Ahead of WWDC, Apple was widely expected to place a heavy emphasis on its (delayed) redesign of Siri, which it first demonstrated at the 2024 edition of the event. The company confirmed in January that a “more personalized Siri” was coming this year and would be powered by Google’s Gemini models. This updated version of the assistant is called Siri AI.
Among other things, Siri AI will have some visual updates. On iPhones with a Dynamic Island, a Siri animation will appear there when there is a query (rather than at the bottom of the screen, as is currently the case).
You can still use the wake word “Hey Siri” or the power button to activate the assistant. However, in iOS 27, swiping down from the middle of the screen will bring up a Siri AI interface. You can then ask the assistant a question or ask it to search for something. The answers will appear in a card and you can continue a conversation with the chatbot.
You can ask Siri AI to add a specific photo to a shared family album, remind you when a concert ticket lottery is happening, or suggest recipes for countries represented at the World Cup for your watch party. It can also offer comments on documents.
Siri AI will be integrated into Spotlight search on macOS Golden Gate. It can also act based on what is displayed on your screen. As an example, Apple suggested that while you’re looking at a photo of your shed, you could ask Siri AI how best to set up a creative space inside.
Using the screenshot tool on Mac, you can, for example, view a festival schedule, select the shows you’re interested in, and add them to your calendar with Siri AI. Also expect to be able to ask Siri AI questions about what your iPhone’s camera sees. (This all sounds a lot like the visual search features Google has been offering for some time). Apple Vision Pro will also support these visual intelligence features.
Elsewhere, Apple is promising major improvements to voice dictation with Siri AI. The more conversational approach Apple is taking for its long-running assistant is exemplified by a dedicated Siri chatbot app. You can ask him questions; generate text and images; analyze files; and more. Apple is apparently looking to make Siri a one-stop shop for all your information needs. You will be able to customize the expressiveness of Siri AI’s voice, as well as its speaking speed.
Along with iOS, iPadOS and macOS, Siri AI will be available on watchOS, visionOS, CarPlay and AirPods. (Speaking of AirPods, a customizable EQ feature will be available in iOS 27.)
Siri AI will initially be available in English. Apple has announced that it will soon add support for more languages. According to Apple, “Apple Intelligence and Siri AI in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 are available on iPhone 16 or later, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad models with M1 or later, Mac with M1 or later, Apple Vision Pro, Apple Watch Series 10 or later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, and Apple Watch SE 3 when coupled. with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone nearby.
Developer betas of Apple’s latest operating systems are available today. As always, iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, etc. will be available to everyone on supported devices this fall.
However, Siri AI will not be available in the EU on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27, at least not initially. Apple attributes this delay to the Digital Markets Act. However, the company says Siri AI will be available in the EU on macOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27.
