If you are subscribed to an eligible Apple One plan, you will receive two more perks on iOS 27 at no additional cost, according to Apple.
First, Apple said there will be daily usage limits for some of the new and enhanced Apple Intelligence features on iOS 27, including image generation. However, the company noted that "increased access" is available with "most" iCloud+ storage plans, which presumably means every plan except the base 50GB tier for $0.99 per month. So, the increased limits should extend to Apple One Family (includes 200GB of iCloud storage) and Apple One Premier (includes 2TB of iCloud storage) subscribers.
Apple said the limits are in place because the new features rely on "powerful server models," which are undoubtedly more expensive to run.
The underlying models that power Apple Intelligence are now based on Google's Gemini models, and this has resulted in improved Apple Intelligence features. Starting with iOS 27, for example, Apple's Image Playground app can generate "photorealistic" images. Apple has not disclosed the exact daily limits for image generation.
Second, Apple said at least some iCloud+ plans will now include Apple Intelligence features for compatible smart home cameras in Apple's Home app. These new features for HomeKit Secure Video cameras include generated video descriptions, the ability to search through camera clips, and automatic surfacing of noteworthy clips. This perk will presumably extend to Apple One Family and Apple One Premier subscribers as well.
In the U.S., the Family and Premier plans cost $25.95/month and $37.95/month, respectively.
iOS 27 is currently available in developer beta, with a public beta to follow in July. The update should be released to the general public in September.
