Hey Siri! Did Apple finally make you smarter with iOS 27?

For years, Siri has felt like that one feature on the iPhone that everyone knew existed but rarely relied on for anything beyond setting alarms, checking the weather, or making a quick call. And after waiting for years to get the rumoured upgrades and watching rivals like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude become better day-by-day, Siri has finally got its promised upgrade this year at WWDC 2026! Also Read: WWDC 2026: iOS 27 skips the gimmicks and focuses on what iPhone users actually want

And honestly, this looks like the biggest Siri upgrade in years. So, what all is new with Siri? Have a look. Also Read: WWDC 2026: When, where and how to watch Apple event online

Siri Update: What’s New?

Apple says Siri is now much more conversational. Instead of asking a question and getting a single response, users can have back-and-forth conversations much like they would with an AI chatbot. The assistant can now combine information from the web, your personal content, and apps to answer questions and complete tasks. For example, Siri can find a message you sent to someone, pull up related photos, and even use that information to help with navigation or other actions across apps. Also Read: Apple greenlights Poke AI agent for iMessage as WWDC 2026 nears: Here's what it does

• Siri App: And there is now a dedicated Siri app. One of the biggest changes is the introduction of a standalone Siri app. The new app lets you revisit previous conversations, start new chats, and continue discussions across devices. Honestly, it is just like the other AI app now, which has all the past history of conversations and can be accessed across devices with the same account. Siri conversation history is also synced through iCloud, meaning you can begin a conversation on an iPhone and continue it later on an iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch.
• Siri is everywhere: The assistant now lives inside the Dynamic Island, allowing you to quickly search or start conversations with a swipe. Siri is also becoming smarter across Mac, CarPlay, AirPods, Apple Watch, and iPad. On Mac, you can even ask Siri to compare files or answer questions about selected documents.

• Siri inside the Camera app too: Meanwhile, a new Siri mode inside the Camera app can recognise objects and information in real time. Apple demonstrated Siri scanning a restaurant bill and helping you split payments with friends.

• Siri is more personal: Apart from new AI capabilities, Apple says Siri now sounds more natural and expressive. The assistant can also adapt to how you communicate. When drafting messages or emails, Siri can tailor responses based on the person you’re talking to and your usual writing style.

When will the new Siri be available?

Apple says developers can start testing the upgraded Siri from today, while a public beta is expected later this year. Apple has also confirmed that Siri AI will be available free with the new software update, although there will be some daily usage limits. Users who subscribe to iCloud+ will get additional usage.

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There are a few regional restrictions, though. Siri AI will not be available on iPhone and iPad in the European Union at launch. In China, Apple says the feature will remain unavailable for now as it works through regulatory requirements.