With the launch of iOS 27, Apple is revamping Siri under a new name, Siri AI, adding a set of new capabilities to the iPhone. Siri debuted in 2011 with a head start on rivals but has fallen behind generative AI competitors. The release marks Apple's effort to close that gap for practitioners and users watching the assistant market.
Apple has launched Siri AI, a major overhaul of its voice assistant integrated into iOS 27. It adds a chatbot-style app and deeper system integration, making Siri more helpful for navigating the iPhone. The LLM-powered assistant is available to the public as a beta.
Apple has launched Siri AI, a major overhaul of its voice assistant integrated into iOS 27. It adds a chatbot-style app and deeper system integration, making Siri more helpful for navigating the iPhone. The LLM-powered assistant is available to the public as a beta.
Apple placed $250 million into a settlement fund over allegations it falsely advertised an AI-upgraded Siri that shipped only recently with iOS 27. US buyers of iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can now file claims at smartphoneaisettlement.com for an estimated $25 per device, up to $95. Claims are due December 21; Apple denies wrongdoing.
Apple placed $250 million into a settlement fund over allegations it falsely advertised an AI-upgraded Siri that shipped only recently with iOS 27. US buyers of iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or any iPhone 16 between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can now file claims at smartphoneaisettlement.com for an estimated $25 per device, up to $95. Claims are due December 21; Apple denies wrongdoing.
Apple's overhauled Siri AI, tested in the iOS 27 developer beta, replaces the older assistant with a chatbot-style, LLM-powered interface. It answers general questions reliably and indexes phone contents so queries can surface old texts or photos. It targets iPhone users wanting a single assistant that combines general knowledge with personal context.
Apple's overhauled Siri AI, tested in the iOS 27 developer beta, replaces the older assistant with a chatbot-style, LLM-powered interface. It answers general questions reliably and indexes phone contents so queries can surface old texts or photos. It targets iPhone users wanting a single assistant that combines general knowledge with personal context.
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta on July 14, 2026, making its AI-powered Siri available to everyday users for the first time. The update represents Apple's largest test of its redesigned AI assistant, competing with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, ahead of a full launch later this fall.
Apple released the iOS 27 public beta on July 14, 2026, making its AI-powered Siri available to everyday users for the first time. The update represents Apple's largest test of its redesigned AI assistant, competing with ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude, ahead of a full launch later this fall.
During Apple's earnings call, CEO Tim Cook suggested that Apple will introduce a paid upgrade tier for iCloud Plus to accommodate users who exceed free AI usage limits. This comes ahead of the broad launch of the long-delayed Siri AI with iOS 27 this fall, which can answer questions about on-screen content and take actions across apps.
During Apple's earnings call, CEO Tim Cook suggested that Apple will introduce a paid upgrade tier for iCloud Plus to accommodate users who exceed free AI usage limits. This comes ahead of the broad launch of the long-delayed Siri AI with iOS 27 this fall, which can answer questions about on-screen content and take actions across apps.