The next major version of the iPhone operating system will not only bring performance and stability improvements: everything points to it iOS 27 will be remembered for the Siri's biggest transformation since its launchApple is preparing a profound change of focus for its assistant, which will cease to be a simple voice layer to become a true artificial intelligence platform.
According to leaks and previews published by sources such as Mark Gurman (Bloomberg), The company wants Siri to be much more like modern chatbots such as ChatGPT or Geminibut with full integration into the Apple ecosystem, new customization options, and an architecture open to multiple AI providers.
From reactive assistant to permanent chatbot
One of the most visible changes will be that Siri will no longer function only as a momentary on-screen overlay when we invoke the voice command. With iOS 27, Apple is preparing a Siri standalone application, with a chat-like appearance, very similar to the apps of the large AI models we already know.
In that new app, Users will see a list of previous conversationsThey can reopen them whenever they want, pin the most important ones, or search the history to retrieve old answers. The experience will be closer to using a continuous chat than the current interaction based on individual questions.
Furthermore, interaction will no longer be limited to voice. Siri will accept both dictation and typed text.allowing you to alternate between speaking and writing to it depending on the context. This will be especially useful in environments where speaking aloud is uncomfortable, such as public transport, the office, or a library.
Another key point is memory. Instead of forgetting much of the context when closing a session, The new Siri will be able to handle a persistent context much longerRemembering preferences, ongoing tasks, or conversation threads that are resumed days later, something very much in line with the latest generations of chatbots.
All of this aims to transform the assistant from a one-off resource into a an AI companion to turn to continuouslynot only to set alarms or ask about the weather, but also to work, study, or plan daily activities.
A more useful Siri for everyday life: complex multitasking and content writing
Leaks suggest that with iOS 27 Siri will take a major leap in its ability to handle complex requestsSo far, the assistant doesn't stand out much when asked to do several things at once; it tends to fragment the commands and forces the user to repeat them.
With the new version, Apple is testing a system in which The user will be able to chain several actions in a single requestFor example, you could say something like, “Siri, check the weather for Saturday in Valencia, add a calendar appointment for 10 a.m., and send a message to my mother telling her we're meeting for breakfast if it doesn't rain.” The assistant will analyze that sentence, break down the necessary actions, and execute them without the user having to repeat each step.
This same logic of chained requests will also apply to writing and productivity tasksSiri can help write emails, messages, short reports, or even longer texts, with the option to adjust the tone, summarize, expand information, or correct grammatical errors, directly from the system interface.
In terms of planning, the new app's initial suggestions will guide users on what they can order. Thus, upon entering the application, examples such as the following may appear: “Help me organize a four-day trip to Lisbon”For example, you might ask Siri to "suggest a study routine for the competitive exam" or "prepare a healthy shopping list for two people." Siri won't just respond with a couple of sentences; it will be able to offer itineraries, lists, reminders, and subsequent adjustments based on the user's responses.
The combination of persistent context, advanced redaction, and multitasking will allow Siri went from being a fairly limited voice assistant to a real work tool, capable of saving time in daily organization and content creation.
Deep integration into the Apple ecosystem without losing classic activation
Despite the arrival of the standalone app, Apple will not abandon the traditional Siri invocation via voice or physical buttonIn iOS 27, it will still be possible to activate the assistant by saying the keyword or holding down the side button, as before.
The difference is that, once active, Siri will have much greater awareness of what is happening on the deviceYou will be able to understand which application is open, which document is being edited, or what content appears on the screen, giving you room to perform more precise actions without the user having to explain everything from scratch.
This greater knowledge of the system will translate, for example, into being able to say to it: “Adjust the text of this email to make it sound more formal“,” while composing in Mail, or “summarize what’s on this page” while browsing in Safari. Siri It will act on what it sees on the screeninstead of just launching applications or running basic shortcuts.
The integration will also extend to third-party apps. Apple wants that Developers can connect their applications to the new Siri so that the assistant can perform specific actions within them, always under the framework of permissions and privacy that the company maintains in iOS.
In this way, Spotify, banking apps, messaging services, and productivity tools will be able to display certain functions through Siri, making it possible for the user to manage much of their activity without having to constantly jump between icons and menus.
Siri opens up to third-party AI: extensions and a marketplace of models
One of the most relevant new developments from a strategic point of view is that Apple will stop treating Siri as a closed and self-sufficient systemIn iOS 27, the assistant will become a kind of "orchestration layer" capable of connecting with different AI models depending on the task.
To achieve this, the company is preparing a system of “Extensions" what It will allow the integration of third-party artificial intelligence services directly within Siri.Through this mechanism, chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Perplexity, and others can function as alternative or complementary engines without the user having to open each application separately.
In practice, this means that when making a complex request, it will be possible to choose which AI model is responsible for solving itA user might prefer ChatGPT for creative tasks, Gemini for more technical queries, or Claude for analyzing long documents, all through the same Siri interface.
These extensions will be managed from the settings of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. The user will be able to activate or deactivate which assistants are available.and decide in which cases they want to use one or the other. Apple thus aims to offer a sense of an open platform, while maintaining control over the experience and security.
Furthermore, a a specific section within the App Store dedicated to AI applicationsFrom there, users can download new services, install Siri extensions, and, in many cases, subscribe to paid versions. This opens up an obvious business opportunity: Apple would receive a commission on subscriptions purchased through its store, reinforcing the iPhone's role as a gateway to artificial intelligence.
Apple Intelligence and the role of Gemini under the hood
Siri's major transformation isn't happening in isolation. It's part of a broader company plan, grouped under the umbrella of Apple Intelligence, the AI architecture that Apple is deploying across its platformsThis strategy combines cloud and on-device processing, with a special emphasis on privacy.
According to the leaked information, Apple is not simply using Gemini, Google's model, as if it were just any external API. The company would have access to the model in its own data centers to apply distillation techniques: train smaller models that mimic Gemini's behavior, but can be run directly on the chips of iPhones and other devices.
This hybrid approach would allow that a large part of AI tasks are processed locallyThis reduces reliance on external servers and improves response speed. At the same time, the most demanding requests could still be delegated to the cloud when strictly necessary.
In Europe, where regulations on personal data are particularly strict, This combination of local and remote models will be key to GDPR compliance and other privacy regulations. Apple has distinguished itself for years with its stance on this issue, and the new Siri will have to adhere to that approach, even when working with third-party models.
Beyond the assistant, Apple Intelligence will include features such as Answers, a quick reply system integrated into Spotlight and Safari which will use AI to offer direct solutions without forcing the user to navigate through multiple web pages. Plans to enhance the Health app have also been mentioned, although the more ambitious "AI doctor" project has reportedly been limited to more subtle improvements within the current application.
iOS 27 Compatibility, Hardware Requirements, and Roadmap
Alongside the new Siri features, Apple is preparing iOS 27 as a "Cleaning and performance enhancement" versionThis is in line with what Snow Leopard meant for Mac or iOS 12 for iPhone. The priority is to reduce the so-called technical debt accumulated after years of visual additions and new software layers.
Leaks suggest that iOS 27 will be officially unveiled at WWDC 2026The announcement was made at an event scheduled for June 8 at Apple Park in Cupertino. The first developer beta was expected to be released that same day, while the public beta would arrive a few weeks later, likely in July.
The final version of iOS 27 is expected to be released around September, coinciding with the launch of the new iPhones. A wide range of models, from the iPhone 11 onwards, are compatible with the systemFollowing the strategy of maintaining support for relatively old devices as long as the focus is on performance and not on features that demand too much hardware.
However, not all phones and computers will receive the same experience with the new Siri. The most advanced capabilities—such as dynamic routing between AI models, persistent memory, or some complex extensions—might require newer hardware.with more memory and chips optimized for AI workloads. Some of these improvements are even related to accessories and new hardware, such as the New AI-powered pin the size of an AirTag.
Internal rumors suggest that features such as the most powerful standalone app, the fully operational AI extension marketplace, or certain Apple Intelligence models could be reserved, at least in the first phase. to high-end devices and recent generationsThis will need to be confirmed when Apple officially details the list of features per model.
Impact on Apple's business and the AI sector
Siri's opening to multiple attendees is not just a technical issue; It also has a clear business componentCurrently, AI apps on the App Store already generate hundreds of millions of dollars a year in subscriptions and in-app purchases, a figure that Apple wants to consolidate and increase.
By allowing users to subscribe to services like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude from Siri's own interface and Apple Intelligence settingsThe company positions itself at the center of the relationship between users and AI providers. Each subscription purchased through the App Store generates a commission for Apple, reinforcing its position as a key intermediary in this market.
This move is combined with other initiatives to increase revenue from digital services, such as the introduction of ads in Apple Maps in the form of sponsored results, similar to what Google Maps already offers. Although this measure is not directly related to Siri, it reflects the company's desire to expand its monetization methods beyond hardware and traditional subscriptions.
At the same time, opening Siri to multiple artificial intelligence providers represents a shift from the more closed strategy of the past. Apple is moving from trying to compete only with its own model to presenting itself as the best "gateway" to all AIThis is especially relevant for users in Europe, where the fragmentation of services and regulations makes a unified access point particularly attractive.
In the technology sector, this type of move can reconfigure the balance of power. If the iPhone and the rest of Apple devices become the preferred platform for accessing different AI enginesThe company could gain ground in an area where it has so far lagged somewhat behind other Silicon Valley giants.
Without needing grand slogans, the truth is that iOS 27 is shaping up to be the turning point where Siri ceases to be a simple voice assistant to transform into a complete artificial intelligence platform, open to third parties, integrated throughout the system and with a central role in the daily experience of Apple users both in Spain and in the rest of Europe.
