Free app ‘SmartFruit’ brings Apple’s local AI to life
Apple has opened access to so-called Foundation Models for developers, letting apps use Apple’s on-device AI — Apple Intelligence — without requiring a network connection. The free app SmartFruit provides a practical, user-friendly way to experience these local models on your iPhone.
What SmartFruit does
- Uses Apple’s Foundation Models (Apple Intelligence) locally on the device.
- Performs text-based tasks like writing assistance, translations and chat-style Q&A.
- Supports image-related features such as image generation and visual understanding (where available).
- Works without sending your data to external servers — privacy-focused, on-device processing.
Requirements & availability
SmartFruit is a free download on the App Store. It leverages Apple’s local AI features available in recent iOS releases. If you want to try it, find the app on the App Store here: SmartFruit on the App Store.
For general information about Apple Intelligence and Apple’s approach to on-device models, see Apple’s overview: Apple Intelligence.
Why it matters
On-device foundation models change how apps can assist users: faster responses, less dependency on connectivity, and stronger privacy because data can remain on your device. SmartFruit makes these benefits tangible by offering hands-on tools for writing, translation and creative tasks.
Try it and tell us
Have you tried SmartFruit or another app using Apple’s on-device models? What feature impressed you most — improved writing, image creation or instant translation? Share your experience in the comments below.
Source: reported on iphone-ticker.de (no direct RSS link included).