Apple is preparing to introduce a revamped version of Siri with enhanced chatbot capabilities in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. This update aims to transform Siri into a more interactive personal assistant, akin to popular chatbots like Claude and ChatGPT.
Enhanced Conversational Abilities
The new Siri will allow users to engage in back-and-forth conversations, manage multi-step tasks, and pose complex questions—features that are currently limited. This shift towards a full chatbot model is a response to the growing popularity of conversational AI, which Apple initially overlooked.
Standalone Siri App
Alongside these enhancements, Apple will launch a dedicated Siri app that will resemble existing chatbot applications. This app will feature a user interface displaying past conversations in a grid or list format, supporting both text and voice interactions. Users will have the ability to favorite chats, search through conversation history, and initiate new discussions with suggested prompts.
Deep System Integration
Despite the introduction of a standalone app, Siri will maintain deep integration within Apple devices. Users can activate Siri using the familiar wake word or by pressing the side button. The assistant will handle both voice and text requests, replacing the current Spotlight search functionality while enhancing Siri Suggestions with better access to user data.
Expanded Capabilities and Third-Party Integration
The updated Siri will be capable of web searches with visually rich results, summarizing information, and analyzing uploaded documents. Additionally, Apple plans to allow third-party AI chatbots to integrate with Siri, expanding its functionality beyond Apple’s ecosystem. Users will be able to select which services to utilize through a new “Extensions” option in the Settings app.
Apple has partnered with Google to leverage the Gemini AI model for Siri’s upcoming features, indicating a significant shift in the underlying architecture of the assistant. This collaboration aims to enhance Siri’s performance and scalability, particularly in handling queries from a vast number of devices.
The official unveiling of these features is expected during the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026, although the exact details of the rollout remain uncertain.
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