Apple Intelligence Storage Requirement Increases to 7GB Across Devices

The AI-powered feature now demands nearly double the storage space as Apple expands its on-device generative AI capabilities.

Apple Intelligence's storage requirement has grown from 4GB at launch to 7GB with the iOS 18.2 update.
The increased storage is driven by new generative AI features like Image Playground, Genmoji, and ChatGPT integration in Siri.
Apple's on-device processing approach enhances privacy but significantly impacts available storage space on iPhones, iPads, and Macs.
Users with multiple Apple devices must allocate 7GB of free storage per device, potentially totaling 21GB for full ecosystem use.
Future updates, such as planned Siri improvements in iOS 18.4, may further increase storage demands, prompting concerns about long-term device capacity.