Apple has introduced the Foundation Models Framework at WWDC, enabling developers to integrate powerful on-device AI capabilities into their apps. This framework emphasizes privacy and offline functionality, allowing applications like education and outdoor apps to utilize Apple's AI without incurring inference costs. Developers can start testing the framework today through the Apple Developer Program, with a public beta expected next month.

Apple's Foundation Models framework, introduced with iOS 26, empowers developers to create innovative, privacy-focused AI features for apps, enabling offline functionality and cost-free AI inference. Apps across health, education, and productivity are harnessing this technology to enhance user experiences, personalize interactions, and improve data management, all while ensuring user privacy.