Siri AI gets real-world tests: Apple's revamped assistant shows promise but faces accuracy issues

I Let Siri AI Show Me Around San Francisco

I'm outside hiking and testing a developer beta of Siri AI, Apple's revamped voice assistant, when fog engulfs the Golden Gate Bridge behind me. It's beautiful, but I'm coatless, cold, and ready for something cozy. So, I pull out my iPhone and ask this new Siri where I can grab some fluffy pancakes

I put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did

Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET's key takeaways * Siri AI is available by waitlist on supported beta device. * It's more useful than old Siri, but still makes mistakes. * Apple needs to improve accuracy and conversation flow. As an iPhone and Mac user, I've often

The new Siri makes one of Apple's most convenient OS features a cumbersome mess

HANDS ON That new AI-juiced Siri that Apple rolled out last week at WWDC was supposed to set a new paradigm for on-device AI. But don't believe the hype coming out of Tim Cook's final big event. After a week-long test drive, it seems like Apple just crammed Google AI Overviews on top of the most

Joanna Stern spent one week with new Siri AI, and it's very good

Joanna Stern, formerly of The Wall Street Journal, spent a week testing iOS 27's new Siri in a variety of ways. Her new video offers a great overview of the strengths and shortcomings of Siri AI in the current beta. Here's how the first week with Siri AI went for Joanna Stern If you're interested

I spent a week with Siri AI -- here are my honest pros and cons

After spending a week with the iOS 27 developer beta on my iPhone 17 Pro, I've been able to test out Siri AI to see what it does and how it compares to other AI chatbots. Ever since I started using Google Gemini more than a year ago, it's transformed the way I use some of the best Android phones

Siri AI is both impressive and disappointing

Despite significant improvements over previous versions, Siri remains in beta for its fall launch, indicating Apple still has considerable development work ahead. The big new feature coming in iOS 27 is Siri AI, and the broader Apple Intelligence features it's built on. Landing on the more recent

Seeing Siri AI in action has me excited for the future

Like a great many people, I've been impatiently waiting to leave the Siri AI waitlist, and that finally happened last night. It's early, but what I've seen so far has me very excited for the future ... I recently confessed to being so impatient to try it that I did something nobody should ever do

New Siri AI vs old Siri: what's the difference, and is it worth upgrading?

Siri is finally getting a much-needed overhaul. But is the new version actually smarter, or is Apple merely catching up to rivals? Poor Siri. While ChatGPT, Gemini, and seemingly every AI startup on the planet have spent the last few years showing off increasingly impressive tricks, Apple's voice

Everything You Need to Know About Siri AI in iOS 27

The release of iOS 27 beta marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of Siri AI, introducing features that enhance how you interact with your iPhone. With advancements such as on-screen content analysis, improved system stability, and optimized battery performance, Apple is laying the groundwork for

Is Your iPhone on the Siri AI Support List?

Apple's Siri AI, introduced alongside iOS 27, represents a significant step forward in artificial intelligence. However, its availability and functionality are heavily influenced by the hardware capabilities of your device. While iOS 27 is compatible with a broad range of Apple devices, the most

Apple Just Changed Siri Forever -- Our First Look at iOS 27

Apple's iOS 27 introduces a new update to Siri, redefining how you interact with your devices. This latest version of the digital assistant uses advanced artificial intelligence to deliver personalized assistance, smarter interactions, and seamless integration across the Apple ecosystem. With