Apple Just Ended OpenAI’s iPhone Monopoly — Claude and Grok Are In
Apple’s iOS 27 Extensions framework — confirmed at WWDC 2026 — is more consequential than yesterday’s coverage suggested. Users can now set Claude, ChatGPT, Google Gemini or Grok as their preferred AI across all Apple Intelligence features via a Settings toggle. OpenAI, which had an exclusive arrangement with Apple since WWDC 2024, has been stripped of its unique advantage — and is reportedly exploring legal options including a breach of contract notice. Apple has transformed the iPhone from an OpenAI distribution channel into an AI marketplace. gafam.ai’s complete European analysis.