Apple Enables AI Assistants to Control iPhone, iPad, and Mac Apps Directly Through New MCP Protocol
Summary
Apple launches MCP (Model Context Protocol) support in new developer betas, allowing AI assistants like ChatGPT and Claude to directly control iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps autonomously without requiring custom developer integrations.
Key Points
- Apple introduces MCP (Model Context Protocol) support in iOS 26.1, iPadOS 26.1, and macOS Tahoe 26.1 developer betas to enable agentic AI capabilities across devices
- MCP integration with App Intents framework allows AI platforms like ChatGPT and Claude to directly interact with and control actions within Mac, iPhone, and iPad apps autonomously
- The implementation remains in early stages but promises to bring universal AI assistant functionality without requiring developers to build custom MCP integrations for their apps