If you opt for the local model, then your app’s machine learning features will always be available, regardless of whether the user has an active Internet connection.

Google’s ML Kit offers easy machine learning APIs for Android and iOS Mere mortals can add machine learning features to their apps with a simple API call.

Mishaal Rahman, over at Android Authority, was able to enable this mode in the latest beta build of Android 16, though he warns that it might not be ready for the stable release in the coming months.