Apple Limits New Siri AI to iPhone 17 Pro, Spurring Deals of Up to $1,100
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Updated · Mashable · Jun 12
Apple Limits New Siri AI to iPhone 17 Pro, Spurring Deals of Up to $1,100
3 articles · Updated · Mashable · Jun 12
Summary
Apple said its newest Siri AI features will work only on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, making the top-end models the required upgrade for the full rollout this fall.
That hardware gate has sharpened attention on discounts, with Apple, Amazon and major U.S. carriers now offering savings that can reach $1,100 depending on trade-ins, new lines or plan changes.
Apple’s own offer gives up to $1,100 in trade-in credit for an iPhone 13 or newer, while Amazon lists a renewed unlocked 256GB iPhone 17 Pro at $1,027.74 before extra trade-in savings.
Carrier deals come with tighter conditions: AT&T and T-Mobile advertise up to $1,100 back through monthly bill credits, while Verizon tops out near $830 on eligible plans or trade-ins.
The move draws a sharper line between software support and premium AI access, with Apple still indicating iOS 27 may run on devices as old as the iPhone 11.