Apple reportedly has multiple devices ready for launch, waiting for the AI-powered Siri upgrade, as the digital assistant is expected to play a major role in their functioning
iOS 27 is expected to bring a new Extensions feature, enabling Siri to connect with multiple AI assistants like Gemini or Claude, while giving users more control over integrations
The company is preparing to make the change as part of a Siri overhaul in its upcoming iOS 27 operating system update
Apple is expected to unveil a revamped Siri at WWDC 2026, with deeper app integration, smarter AI responses and a new chat-style interface for making the assistant more useful across devices
Apple is reportedly exploring Google cloud infrastructure to support AI-powered Siri upgrade, which will now use Google's AI models in the background
Apple has reportedly delayed its revamped Siri rollout again, shifting new AI-powered features from iOS 26.4 to later updates, possibly either with iOS 26.5 or directly with iOS 27
Reportedly, Apple may soon allow voice-based AI apps like ChatGPT to work inside CarPlay, letting drivers use third-party AI assistants instead of relying only on Siri
Apple's upcoming iOS 26.4 update is expected to introduce a smarter AI-powered Siri, new emoji, app-level improvements, and background system changes across iPhone features
Apple's AI challenges have contributed to a stock slump this year - even as the company's sales reach new heights
Apple and Google have officially teamed up, with Gemini set to power the overhauled Siri and next generation Apple Intelligence features rolling out later this year
Reportedly, Apple is allowing iPhone users in Japan to remap the side button to third-party voice assistants like Google Gemini or Amazon Alexa, a change that may later expand to more regions
Samsung SmartThings has reportedly added Siri Shortcuts support, allowing users to trigger smart home routines with simple Siri voice commands
Following an extensive evaluation period, the two companies are now finalising an agreement that would give Apple access to Google's technology
Apple engineers testing early versions of the new AI-powered Siri reportedly have concerns over its performance, even after a year-long delay in development
Alphabet's shares were up 3.7 per cent while Apple's stock was up 1.6 per cent, both extending gains in afternoon trading following the report
Apple's next-gen Siri, now reportedly in trials with apps like WhatsApp and YouTube, will bring deeper voice control to iOS when it reportedly launches next year
A switch to Anthropic's Claude or OpenAI's ChatGPT models for Siri would be an acknowledgment that the company is struggling to compete in generative AI - the most important new technology in decades
Apple executives say advanced Siri features like on-screen awareness and personal context didn't meet reliability standards in time, with a full rollout now expected in 2026
According to a Bloomberg report, Apple's in-house AI chatbot has reached ChatGPT-level performance after six months of internal testing and development
Due to regulatory changes, Apple is expected to let iPhone users in the European Union (EU) choose a default digital assistant other than Siri