Updated October 27, 2026
This update builds on the September 29, 2026 proof of concept, which describes Apple Foundation Model 3 through Private Cloud Compute (PCC) as a practical alternative to local AI. For privacy-conscious macOS users who accept Apple’s privacy assurances, the PCC provides significantly faster performance than the local models, is very capable and is available at no additional charge to most eligible Apple users, subject to usage limits.
| September 29 configuration | Current configuration |
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