苹果或将iCloud+转型为分层AI订阅服务

iCloud+ may be evolving from a storage subscription into the commercial foundation for Apple Intelligence. Changes found in iOS 27 indicate that customers paying for higher storage tiers can receive expanded access to certain AI features, introducing a new distinction between the intelligence included with a device and the more demanding services available through a monthly plan. The shift would follow a pattern already emerging across the technology industry. Basic AI tools are commonly offered without a separate charge, while advanced models, higher usage limits and priority access sit behind subscriptions. Connecting those benefits to iCloud+ would allow the company to monetize AI without introducing an entirely new service. It would also make the subscription easier to explain. …