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Apple Intelligence for HomeKit Secure Video adds AI video summaries, search, and multi-camera stitching, but pricing is steep: $9.99/month for 2TB iCloud Plus for one camera, $29.99/month for a second, and up to $59.99/month for five cameras—potentially $720/year for a five-camera setup, with The Verge noting the value doesn’t justify the cost despite the feature upgrades.
iOS 27’s AI camera summaries, powered by Apple Intelligence, will require iCloud+ subscriptions: $9.99/month for one camera (2TB plan), $29.99/month for two cameras (6TB), or $59.99/month for up to five cameras (12TB). Apple One Premier buyers are limited to a single camera. There are no unlimited-camera options and there will be usage caps on AI features; rumors point to potential Apple home security cameras with AI features tied to iCloud+ in the future.
During an earnings call, Tim Cook teased upgrade options within iCloud Plus that would let AI-heavy users buy more AI usage, as Apple prepares to launch Siri AI with iOS 27 and a standalone ChatGPT-like app. Apple previously imposed daily AI usage limits and may introduce tiered access for those who rely on its AI features more heavily, while continuing to grow its services revenue.
MacRumors rounds up this week’s Apple news, suggesting the foldable iPhone Ultra will launch alongside the iPhone 18 Pro/Max but likely won’t be available for pre-orders until late 2026, mirroring the iPhone X timeline. The report also covers iOS 27 Beta 3’s new features (customizable Siri, a wallpaper action, and Photos/Shortcuts improvements), a 2026 Apple TV 4K refresh tied to Siri AI, and the requirement of a 2TB iCloud+ plan for Apple Intelligence Home features. Chinese regulatory filings hint at larger battery capacities for the iPhone 18 Pro/Max and a potential multi-cell foldable battery. The Back to School offer remains uncertain this year.}