AI Offline LLM Chat: Lapis

What’s New in Version 2.0? LAPIS 2.0 is a major upgrade, rebuilt around Apple’s MLX framework to deliver faster, more efficient, and more reliable on-device AI. What’s new: - Native MLX inference across supported language and vision models. - Improved model loading and unloading with safer memory management. - More reliable vision conversations and image processing. - Redesigned model downloads with accurate progress, speed, and status information. - A greatly improved Live Voice experience powered by Apple’s native speech technologies. - Clearer voice output, faster responses, and smoother conversation flow. - A cleaner, calmer Live Voice interface with refined orb animations. - A more consistent and polished interface across chat, model management, and settings. - Improved animations, transitions, typography, and haptic feedback. - Better handling of long conversations and multimodal prompts. - Extensive stability improvements to prevent crashes during model loading and inference. - Internal architectural improvements that make LAPIS easier to maintain and expand. LAPIS 2.0 feels faster, more dependable, and more at home on iPhone and iPad—while keeping your AI experience private and on your device.