Apple continues to integrate more AI-driven tools into its ecosystem, from Siri suggestions to on-device intelligence in apps like Photos, Safari, and Mail. While some users find these features helpful, others prefer more control or a simpler experience.
Disable Siri Suggestions and Intelligence
Siri uses on-device learning to make app and content suggestions based on your habits.
To turn this off:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Siri and Search
- Disable options like Suggestions in Search, Suggestions in Look Up, and Suggestions on Lock Screen
You can also scroll down and disable Siri access or learning for specific apps
Photos App AI (Visual Look Up and Memories)
The Photos app uses AI to recognize faces, objects, and locations.
To limit this:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Photos
- Disable Show Featured Content to stop AI-generated memories and suggestions
You can also remove face recognition data manually by editing People albums inside Photos.
Safari AI Features
Safari now includes AI-powered search suggestions and content previews.
To disable these:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Safari
- Turn off Search Engine Suggestions and Safari Suggestions
This stops Apple from offering AI-based search completions.
Keyboard Predictions and On-Device Learning
iOS learns how you type and offers word suggestions based on your habits.
To disable:
- Go to Settings
- Tap General > Keyboard
- Turn off Predictive and Auto-Correction
You can also reset the keyboard dictionary under Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Keyboard Dictionary
Siri Voice Processing
Recent updates include more on-device Siri processing. While you cannot fully remove Siri, you can reduce its reach.
To limit Siri:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Siri and Search
- Turn off Listen for Hey Siri, Press Side Button for Siri, and Allow Siri When Locked
Final Notes
Apple’s AI features are often processed on-device by default, but many still influence your experience behind the scenes. These steps help you take more control and minimize AI involvement in your daily phone usage.