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If you’re an Apple One user who needs another reason to upgrade to Apple One Premier , iOS 27 might just provide that reason.
The new iPhone software introduces two upgrades for the high-end Apple One tier.
Apple’s Home app is getting a variety of AI features in iOS 27, some of which are exclusive to iCloud+ subscribers with a 2TB plan. That means Apple One Premier or the highest standalone iCloud+ plan is required.
It’s not yet clear whether all or just some AI features are tied to a subscription. iOS 27’s beta notes simply say: “Apple Intelligence for Home requires an iCloud+ subscription starting at 2TB.”
However, it’s likely the HomeKit Secure Video upgrades at a minimum will require a high-end plan. Those include generated video descriptions, search in clips, and surfacing of noteworthy clips.
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Additionally, some of iOS 27’s new AI features such as image generation have daily limits. And Apple One Premier subscribers get higher limits per Apple:
Some Apple Intelligence features, including image generation, have daily usage limits because they rely on powerful server models. Increased access is available with most iCloud+ subscription plans
Apple One’s Individual tier includes an iCloud+ plan that doesn’t qualify. So if you want higher AI usage limits, that’s another reason to choose Apple One Premier.
Apple One starts at $19.95/month and includes services like Apple TV, Apple Music, iCloud+, and more.
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