Apple's iPhone 16 Pro with A18 Pro chip boasts improved AI capabilities, but struggles with basic tasks like the Clean Up Tool due to overheating issues.
Released with iOS 18.1, Apple's AI platform initially featured lackluster tools like Writing Tools and priority notifications, receiving criticism from users.
Despite updates in iOS 18.2 and 18.5, complaints persisted about Genmoji and Clean Up Tool performance compared to competitors like Samsung.
The A18 Pro chip in iPhone 16 Pro offers advanced features like hardware-accelerated ray tracing and improved CPU and GPU performance for AI tasks.
Issues arise when using the Clean Up Tool on iPhone 16 Pro, with the device overheating within seconds of activation, requiring an internet connection.
Rumors suggest Apple will enhance Apple Intelligence in iPhone with iOS 26, potentially addressing localized processing and thermal management concerns.
Despite advancements in hardware, Apple faces challenges in optimizing AI tasks on its devices, prompting expectations for better performance in future iterations.
Users await improvements in basic AI functionality like the Clean Up Tool to avoid overheating issues on high-end iPhones, such as the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Apple's struggle to deliver efficient AI tasks raises concerns about catching up in the market with enhanced chips and software updates in the near future.