Apple’s $50 Intelligence Usage Packs extend access to some AI features

Apple has introduced Intelligence Usage Packs, a $49.99 one-time purchase that allows users to continue accessing certain Apple Intelligence features that have usage limits due to their reliance on cloud-based AI models from OpenAI or Google Gemini. The packs were first noted in Logic Pro, which has a built-in AI assistant for tasks like starting a new song or setting up a vocal track from a prompt. Apple published a support article in early September outlining usage limits for some Apple Intelligence features, and the packs are now available in the Intelligence Features > Show Usage section of Logic Pro’s main menu. The packs cannot be shared through Family Sharing and are tied to the purchasing Apple Account. Unused additional usage rolls over monthly but expires 12 months after purchase. Currently only Logic Pro offers the option to buy more usage, but Apple is expected to add it to other Apple Creator Studio apps this month, including Pixelmator Pro, Final Cut Pro, Motion, Pages, Keynote, and Numbers, which are getting access to Apple’s AI chatbot.

(Source：The Verge)