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Apple May Give Siri a Big AI Overhaul in iOS 27
With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. Apple may be planning one of the biggest changes to Siri since the voice assistant launched more than a decade ago. According to a report on
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Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri
Apple's iOS 27 update will allow users to choose the AI chatbot they want to link with Siri. That's according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who says third-party chatbots downloaded from the App Store, like Google's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude, will be able to fetch replies for Siri --
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Report: In iOS 27, Siri Will Pull Answers From Any of Your Favorite Chatbots
Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul will reportedly include one major change: the option to integrate any third-party chatbot. Since iOS 18.2, Apple users have been able to access ChatGPT via Siri, and there were reports that Gemini would be the next AI integration. However, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
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Apple Plans AI Reboot With Siri App, New Look and 'Ask Siri' Button in iOS 27
The new Siri will be unveiled at the Worldwide Developers Conference as part of the iOS 27 and macOS 27 operating systems, and will include features such as a redesigned interface, the ability to complete tasks within apps, and access to news content and the open web. Apple Inc. is testing a
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Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services, Bloomberg News reports
March 26 (Reuters) - Apple (AAPL.O), opens new tab plans to open its Siri voice assistant to rival artificial intelligence services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. The move, expected as part of Apple's iOS 27
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Apple is testing a standalone app for its overhauled Siri
Apple's efforts to rebuild its Apple Intelligence AI platform will make its debut at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8th. A new version of Siri that transforms the voice assistant into a "systemwide AI agent with deep integration across applications" will be announced at WWDC 2026,
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Apple May Be Testing a Standalone Siri App for iPhone and Mac
Apple's long-awaited overhaul of Siri, with more AI-powered features and a modernized user interface, may also launch as a standalone, dedicated app for your iPhone or Mac. A new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman quotes anonymous sources familiar with Apple's plans, citing internal testing of a
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Apple could give Siri a standalone app and an 'Ask Siri' button in iOS 27
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has been sharing every incremental update about what Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul will and won't include. His latest article claims that the AI assistant will have a standalone app and will introduce an "Ask Siri" feature that could mark a decidedly different direction
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Apple takes a step towards Android by opening up Siri to third-party AI in IOS 27
This means Gemini, Claude, and other App Store chatbots could all plug into Siri. Apple could finally be opening the door, and Google is in a prime spot to walk right in. After years of keeping Siri locked down, Apple is reportedly planning to let other AI assistants connect directly to Siri in
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Apple's Siri Isn't Just Going to Use One Chatbot. It's Going to Use All of Them
Siri has gone from in a relationship with OpenAI to in an open relationship. According to Bloomberg, Apple has decided to forgo an exclusive deal with OpenAI to allow Siri to run queries through ChatGPT and will instead opt to open the platform up to competing chatbots, including Anthropic's Claude
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iOS 27 could add one of Apple's most popular iPhone apps yet - 9to5Mac
iOS 27 will be unveiled in just a few months, and reporting indicates it will add a brand new Siri app that I think could quickly become one of Apple's most popular iPhone apps. This year, Siri is finally getting the major AI overhaul we've been waiting for. A report last week from Bloomberg
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iOS 27 Rumored to Feature All-New Siri App With 'Extensions' Feature
With the Siri app, the report said that iPhone, iPad, and Mac users would be able to interact with Apple's assistant in both text and voice modes. The app would also provide users with access to their past conversations with Siri. Overall, the Siri app would function similarly to the ChatGPT,
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iOS 27's 'extensions' could be the start of a true AI App Store on iPhone -- what we know
Last week, we first heard about "extensions," an iOS 27 feature that would allow Siri to link up with AI chatbots that aren't ChatGPT -- such as Gemini or Claude. This would mean you can communicate with those chatbots via Siri voice commands, rather than using a standalone app. But there may be
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Report: iOS 27 to let Siri work with any third-party chatbot
Apple's WWDC on June 8 is expected to showcase these major Siri AI enhancements as part of the iOS 27 updates. Now that we know that Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is set for June 8, we're going to start hearing about what could be included in the OS 27 updates. Perhaps the most
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Apple's Siri might get an AI app store of its own
Siri's big overhaul will include integrations with various AI agents, and there will even be a marketplace for those in Apple's App Store. This is according to a new report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who claims the changes are coming in iOS 27, which should get its first developer beta in
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Apple might create an AI app store for Siri's next avatar
The next version of Siri could let users pick their favorite AI like apps. Apple's AI strategy might be taking a very familiar turn, one that made the iPhone what it is today. As per Bloomberg's recent report, Apple is working on a new "Extensions" system in iOS 27 that would allow third-party AI
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iOS 27: Apple will reportedly let Claude and other AI chatbot apps integrate with Siri - 9to5Mac
Apple will unveil iOS 27 on June 8 at WWDC, and we're learning new details about what to expect in the next big iPhone software release. In a new report, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has more information about changes coming to Siri, specifically. Since iOS 18 in 2024, Siri has featured ChatGPT
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5+ Things to Know About the Siri Chatbot Coming in iOS 27
We're less than three months away from our first look at Apple's smarter, redesigned version of Siri. iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 will focus on Siri updates, and rumors about what we can expect are picking up. There's a full chatbot version of Siri in the works, which will change the way that
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Beyond ChatGPT: iOS 27 'Extensions' will reportedly allow Siri to use Google Gemini and Claude
Since 2024, Apple has been slowly working on trying to build a revamped Siri 2.0 bolstered by Apple Intelligence. Those plans have already been delayed in 2026, but an overhaul is apparently coming soon. The latest bulwark in that change comes from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who reports that Apple
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iOS 27 rumored to bring a totally new Siri interface, 'Ask' button, and more
Many promised iOS 18 Siri features are delayed until iOS 27's fall release, representing Apple's most significant virtual assistant overhaul yet. A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg sheds a little more light on the rumors and leaks already circulating about the upcoming changes coming to
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iOS 27 rumor: Siri is becoming a standalone app
Hey Siri, launch the Siri app so I can chat with Siri in a Siri app. Credit: Apple If that may sound strange to you, consider that Apple's smart assistant has always been available at the touch of button or a voice command, but it never really had the "body" of a standalone app you can launch and
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Bloomberg: Apple to move away from ChatGPT exclusivity for Siri
Apple is reportedly developing new tools to help third-party AI apps integrate with Siri. Apple is moving away from ChatGPT exclusivity for its Siri voice assistant in an attempt to bolster its AI offerings, Bloomberg has reported. Earlier this week, it was reported that Apple is testing a new
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I see Apple skipping the AI hellfire, but shaping Siri as the most flexible assistant
When Apple introduced Siri back in 2011, the world freaked out. A personal assistant on a phone with conversational chops elicited an audible gasp from the audience, and plenty of fear. "That it's a sinister, potentially alien artificial intelligence that's bound to kill us all," CNN's coverage
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Apple's plans for Siri in iOS 27 sound like exactly what I want - 9to5Mac
Earlier this week, a Bloomberg report outlined Apple's big plans for a Siri overhaul in iOS 27. And if it proves accurate, I'm very excited for the direction Apple's taking with Siri. It's nearly been two years since Apple detailed its plans for an AI-infused Siri at WWDC 2024. It pitched powerful
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Siri overhaul revealed: Apple to let users pick their own AI assistant inside iOS 27
TL;DR: Apple plans to enhance Siri by allowing integration with third-party AI systems in iOS 27, enabling users to choose from various AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or Anthropic Claude for improved responses. This follows delays in Apple's own AI-powered Siri upgrade, now postponed to
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Apple plans AI reboot with Siri App, new look in iOS 27
Apple is testing a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant alongside a new "Ask Siri" feature that will work across the company's software, part of a broader artificial intelligence overhaul. Apple also is modernising Siri by giving it a fresh look and chatbot-like experience, according to
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Apple Plans to Let Rival AI Chatbots Integrate With Siri in iOS 27
Apple plans to allow third-party AI chatbots to integrate with Siri in iOS 27, reports Bloomberg. Apple already has a partnership with OpenAI that lets Siri hand questions off to ChatGPT, but Apple will expand that integration to other companies like Google and Anthropic. An iPhone user with the
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Siri could be the new Apple Intelligence as Apple plans huge overhaul likley to be teased at WWDC
Apple is preparing to unveil the long-awaited update to Siri at WWDC in June this year, with plans that include launching it as a standalone app as well as giving it a new design. People familiar with Apple's plans have been speaking to Mark Gurman over at Bloomberg and suggesting Apple will
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You might finally be able to use Claude or Gemini through Siri in iOS 27 - Phandroid
For a while now, if Siri couldn't handle your question, it had one option: hand it off to ChatGPT. That's been the only game in town since Apple Intelligence launched in 2024. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, iOS 27 is set to change that, and you might finally be able to use Claude or Gemini
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Siri could soon support third-party AI tools in major iOS update
Apple is reportedly preparing one of the most significant changes to Siri in years, with plans to open its voice assistant to third-party AI services as part of the upcoming iOS 27 update. The move signals a major shift in Apple's artificial intelligence strategy, transforming Siri from a closed
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Here's How Third Party Chatbots Might Work With Siri on iOS 27
The iOS 27 update could also introduce support for third-party chatbots Apple's iOS 27 update for eligible iPhone models will be unveiled by the company at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC 2026) on June 8, but details about the next version of its operating system have already
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Apple planning standalone Siri app for iOS 27 and macOS 27, per report - 9to5Mac
When Apple unveils iOS 27 on June 8, the company may reveal the first dedicated Siri app as part of the new system. Mark Gurman at Bloomberg has a new report that includes new details about Apple's next attempt at embracing AI. Gurman has previously reported that Apple is planning an upgrade to
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iOS 27 could finally make Siri as smart as ChatGPT
Siri is an assistant that's mostly limited to the best iPhones and iPads, but it could soon have a major upgrade in iOS 27 to narrow the gap between existing AI powerhouses like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. At least, if the latest rumours are to be believed. According to the Bloomberg's Mark
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Siri Will Be Your Next Chatbot App on iPhone
There's a good chance you have at least one AI chatbot app on your iPhone, be it ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, or Perplexity. Soon though you'll have to make room for another one - only this time it will appear all on its own with Apple's next major software update. That's right, Siri is set to become
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Apple plans to open Siri to rival AI services: Report - The Economic Times
The move, expected as part of Apple's iOS 27 update, would allow third-party AI apps to integrate directly with Siri, enabling users to route queries to services such as Alphabet's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude from within the assistant, according to the report.Apple plans to open its Siri voice
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Apple's finally giving Siri its own app - Phandroid
Siri has spent the last couple of years being the punchline of the AI race. Promised features kept slipping, delays stacked up, and what eventually shipped felt thin compared to what Google and Samsung were putting out. Now, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is testing a Siri standalone
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Siri 2.0 Plans Include Siri App and Dynamic Island Controls
Apple's next major iPhone software update will be iOS 27, and the beta will debut during the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, scheduled to run from June 8 to June 12. This release introduces significant updates, including a customizable glass effect slider and a major overhaul of Siri,
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Apple Planning A Multi-Agent Siri With iOS 27
Apple is reportedly planning to introduce a multi-agent Siri with iOS 27, one that would be capable of leveraging a wide variety of agents to process a given user request. In doing so, the Cupertino giant appears to be moving away from the exclusivity that OpenAI's ChatGPT currently enjoys as the
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Apple Could Soon Let Gemini, Claude, and More AI Assistants Power Siri
Apple is expected to earn additional revenue from AI app subscriptions Apple is said to be planning a major change to its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant could open up Siri to third-party AI assistants, moving beyond the
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Apple could fold Siri into a dedicated app with a big makeover
Siri is getting a chatbot-style app with saved chats, prompts, and improved AI functionality Apple WWDC This story is part of our complete Apple WWDC coverage Updated less than 36 seconds ago Apple is working on a major reboot for Siri that will make it compete with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and
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The Siri version will turn the personal assistant Into a smart chatbot
Apple will present at WWDC 2026 an upgraded version of Siri that will be based on message and email data and will allow natural conversation. Apple is approaching the moment of truth for Siri, and the details being revealed indicate that the company is not settling for a cosmetic improvement, but
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iOS 27 will include a standalone Siri app and a new 'Ask Siri' voice mode - report
Apple is giving the next-gen AI Siri its own app and a natural language Ask Siri mode in iOS 27, a new report claims Apple is planning to give the revamped Siri assistant its own app in iOS 27 for iPhone and macOS 27 for Mac computers, according to a new report from a reliable Cupertino watcher,
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Apple to launch standalone AI-enhanced Siri app to rival ChatGPT at WWDC - The Economic Times
Apple will launch a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant, alongside a new "Ask Siri" feature, according to a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday. Currently in the testing phase, the app is part of the company's broader artificial intelligence (AI) overhaul, the report added. Siri major
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Apple Centering AI Plans on App Store and Hardware | PYMNTS.com
By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. That's according to Bloomberg News' Mark Gurman, who made his case Sunday
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Apple's AI Ambitions In The Spotlight With An All-New Siri App
Apple's iOS 27 software update, which will be previewed at the upcoming WWDC 2026, is all about the new chatbot Siri, and how the Cupertino giant aims to regain its lost footing in the AI arena with copious help from Google's Gemini models, of course. Now, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has detailed
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Apple plans AI marketplace with iOS 27: Report
Apple is reportedly revising its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy, shifting away from direct competition with leading AI platforms and adopting a platform-focused approach. According to Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, the company is expected to present this direction at its developer conference on
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Siri 2.0? Apple Working on Chat-Style AI With Big Changes
Apple is said to be preparing a broader push into artificial intelligence (AI), and among the initiatives is a major overhaul of its voice assistant Siri. According to a seasoned journalist, the Cupertino-based tech giant is testing a standalone Siri app that includes deeper integration with system
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Apple is eyeing an "Ask Siri" feature that puts the assistant everywhere on your iPhone
Apple WWDC This story is part of our complete Apple WWDC coverage Updated less than 35 seconds ago Apple is planning a major AI overhaul with iOS 27, but one feature stands out because it could change your everyday experience. According to Bloomberg, the company is testing a version of Siri that
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Apple Readies Introduction of AI Agent-Like Siri | PYMNTS.com
By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. The updated Siri will be able to tap into messages, notes and emails to respond
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Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants with iOS 27
Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to its voice assistant by opening Apple Inc.'s Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants. The development is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS 27 update and is aimed at strengthening Apple's position in the AI space, according to
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Apple Eyes Siri Overhaul: AI App Store and Third-Party Integrations to Debut at WWDC 2026
Apple to Launch Siri Extensions and AI App Store at WWDC 2026, Transforming Voice Assistant into AI Hub Apple is doubling down on Siri, as the tech world eyes the upcoming WWDC 2026 event. The iPhone maker developed its voice assistant using a different approach from those used by OpenAI and
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Apple's iOS 27 to Reinvent Siri with AI-Powered Chat
Apple Prepares Major Siri Overhaul in iOS 27 with AI-Powered Features to Improve iPhone Experience Apple is introducing a new update with iOS 27. The company is planning AI-driven improvements to Siri to make it smarter, more interactive, and integrated with the iPhone ecosystem. According to
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Apple considers opening Siri to rival artificial intelligence services
Apple is reportedly working on opening its Siri voice assistant to competing artificial intelligence models, moving beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT. This evolution, which could be integrated into iOS 27, would allow users to route their queries to various services such as Google's
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Apple Plans Standalone Siri AI Chatbot to Take on ChatGPT
Apple is reportedly working on a standalone artificial intelligence chatbot app for Siri. This signals a major shift in its strategy to compete with popular AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the revamped Siri experience could be unveiled at
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Apple WWDC 2026 to kick off on June 8: iOS 27 with conversational Siri, iPadOS 26, macOS 27 and more to expect
WWDC traditionally focuses on Apple's software updates, and this year should be no different. Apple is gearing up to host its Worldwide Developers Conference 2026, which is scheduled for June 2026. WWDC is one of Apple's biggest events, where the company reveals the next generation of software
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Apple may build an AI App Store around Siri Extensions: Here is what to expect
This feature will likely have its own dedicated App Store section, effectively creating an AI App Store. Apple's upcoming Siri Extensions feature could eventually lead to something much bigger: an AI App Store. According to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the tech giant is preparing a new
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Apple Siri may include rival AI chatbots in future: What it means for users
The update is expected to arrive with the upcoming iOS 27 software release. Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to rival AI chatbots. The update is expected to arrive with the upcoming iOS 27 software release. For those unaware, Siri can already send certain requests to ChatGPT through Apple's
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iOS 27 may offer biggest Siri update to iPhone users: New features, eligibility and more details
Siri will gain deeper access to system apps like Messages and Notes. With every major iOS update, Apple releases a bunch of new features that enhance the overall usage of the iPhone. The release of iOS 26 saw a major overhaul to the UI/UX, as there were enhancements made with the introduction of
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Apple testing standalone Siri AI app to compete with ChatGPT, Gemini: What it may offer
This suggests that Apple wants to position Siri as a stronger competitor to popular AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Apple is reportedly testing a new standalone AI chatbot app for Siri that could arrive with iOS 27. This suggests that Apple wants to position Siri as a stronger
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Apple is preparing one of the biggest changes to Siri since its launch over a decade ago. The company plans to introduce a standalone Siri app, redesigned interface, and the ability to integrate rival AI services like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Claude. Expected to be unveiled at WWDC on June 8, the iOS 27 update marks Apple's strategic shift to position the iPhone as a broader AI platform.
Apple is testing a standalone Siri app alongside a new "Ask Siri" button that will work across the company's software ecosystem, according to a report from Bloomberg
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. The updated voice assistant, code-named Campo, is designed to transform Siri from a traditional tool into a systemwide AI agent with deep integration across applications. The new Siri experience is expected to be introduced at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8 and would arrive as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 later this year1
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The standalone Siri app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac will give users a central place to access their past interactions
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. The app's main interface will display prior conversations in either a list or a grid of rounded rectangles with text previews, allowing users to pin favorite chats, save older conversations, and search across interactions. The conversation view resembles a thread in Apple's Messages app, with chat bubbles and a text entry field, including a toggle for switching between voice mode and an option to upload attachments such as documents and photos for analysis.The most significant change in this AI overhaul is Apple's decision to open Siri to rival AI services beyond its current partnership with ChatGPT
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. Apple's iOS 27 update will allow users to choose the AI chatbot they want to link with Siri, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman2
. Third-party AI chatbots downloaded from the App Store, like Google Gemini or Anthropic's Claude, will be able to fetch replies for Siri, similar to how the voice assistant already works with OpenAI's ChatGPT.
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The new system, reportedly called "Extensions," will give users the ability to enable or disable the chatbots they want to connect with Siri on the iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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. Users will be able to manage their preferred chatbots from the Apple Intelligence and Siri tab in Settings3
. This flexibility sounds similar to how users can select their preferred search engine on a browser, marking a strategic shift for Apple as it seeks to position the iPhone as a broader AI platform.Apple's decision to integrate rival AI services carries clear financial incentives. Just as Apple takes a cut of ChatGPT Plus subscriptions that people sign up for via their iPhones, it will also make money on pro subscriptions from other services
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. Apple made $109 billion from services in FY 2025, and the overhaul could help generate more revenue by taking a share of subscriptions sold through third-party AI services3
.Separately, Apple revealed in January that it's working with Google to power its overhauled Siri
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. This multi-year collaboration means the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology3
. The Information reported this week that the deal also includes the ability for Apple to use Gemini to train smaller AI models.Related Stories
The updated Siri will interact with users in a conversational, chat-like format through text and voice, representing a clear break from the current Siri experience, which lacks conversational capabilities
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. Software engineering head Craig Federighi, who now oversees AI efforts, told Tom's Guide last year that Apple didn't want to send users "off into some chat experience in order to get things done." However, the rapid adoption of services like ChatGPT has made that stance increasingly difficult to maintain.
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The redesigned interface in testing places Siri at the top of the screen within the Dynamic Island, the mini-interface that Apple introduced in 2022
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. After activation, Siri will prompt the user to "Search or Ask." When processing a request, a pill-shaped indicator labeled "Searching" appears alongside a glowing Siri icon. Once results are ready, the interface expands into a larger translucent panel with Apple's Liquid Glass design. Apple is also working to replace its existing on-device Spotlight search system with Siri, creating a unified interface that helps users find local content or submit broader queries in one place.The new Siri will be able to better control features within iPhones and Macs, tap into personal data like messages, notes, and emails to fulfill requests, complete tasks within apps, access news content, and search the open web using Apple-built interfaces and models
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. The software will generate deeper responses sourced from the web, including summaries, bullet points, and images, attempting to compete more directly with AI-driven search tools like Google Gemini and Perplexity. For Apple, this move marks another attempt to reset expectations around its AI strategy after repeated delays to its more advanced Siri ambitions and struggling to gain traction with Apple Intelligence1
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