Apple Revolutionizes Siri with iOS 27: The Era of Advanced AI

Apple is set to transform Siri with the launch of iOS 27, scheduled for mid-September. According to a report from Bloomberg, Siri will evolve from a simple reactive assistant to an agentic AI chatbot, capable of handling complex tasks without requiring detailed instructions. This update could be unveiled during the Worldwide Developers Conference, taking place from June 8 to 12.

Bloomberg's illustrations, based on confidential information, show that Siri will be integrated into Dynamic Island, a feature present on the iPhone 14 Pro, 14 Pro Max, and all models of iPhone 15, 16, and 17. This pill-shaped area, located at the top of the screen, allows users to track system alerts and background applications.

To activate Siri, users will still be able to use the voice command "hey Siri" or hold down the power button. A new method will also allow users to swipe down from the top center of the screen to interact with Siri through a search or request interface. Siri's responses will appear as text cards emanating from the Dynamic Island.

Apple has partnered with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT and is also testing the integration of Gemini and Claude from Anthropic. A dropdown menu will allow users to choose from these AI agents to handle their requests.

In addition to improvements to Siri, iOS 27 will introduce a dedicated Siri app, offering a conversation history and the ability to upload documents and photos for analysis. Siri will also be able to draft emails and text messages using data from the user and the internet, and check the calendar to inform about availability.

Despite these advancements, Siri will not be able to handle all AI requests. More complex tasks will be transferred to Gemini, allowing Apple to prioritize user privacy while avoiding the construction of costly data centers. This hybrid approach demonstrates Apple's commitment to integrating AI features on-device, thanks to the powerful chips in its iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watches.

A new Siri is in the works, and we have a glimpse of its appearance and performance ahead of its anticipated launch later this year. In a new report from Bloomberg, the media outlet created illustrations showing what Siri could look like with the launch of iOS 27, the updated operating system for iPhones. Mark Gurman from Bloomberg also described how users will interact with Siri, which will transition from a reactive assistant (for simple, linear tasks) to an agentic AI chatbot, capable of managing complex workflows without requiring step-by-step instructions. Apple plans to launch iOS 27 in mid-September and may discuss updates during its Worldwide Developers Conference, scheduled for June 8 to 12.

The images are based on information reviewed by Bloomberg and individuals familiar with the company's plans who requested to remain anonymous, as the software is not yet public, Gurman wrote. An Apple representative did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Siri will have a different look, feel, and functionality after the launch of iOS 27. It will be integrated into Dynamic Island, still available to help iPhone users answer questions and perform tasks within the operating system and applications, Gurman stated. Dynamic Island is a wide, pill-shaped area at the top of the home screen on certain iPhone models, where users can see system alerts, background applications, and track rides or food deliveries. Dynamic Island is available on the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, and all models of iPhone 15, 16, and 17.

You will be able to launch Siri on the iPhone in various ways, Gurman clarified. The original method — saying "hey Siri" or holding down the power button — will activate a Siri animation in Dynamic Island and remains ideal for voice queries and searches.

The second method for launching Siri is entirely new. By swiping down from the top center of the iPhone to open a search or request interface, you can either type or speak your question or command. When Siri responds, the results will appear in a text card that pops up from Dynamic Island. You will be able to swipe down to engage in a conversation with the Siri chatbot, Gurman added.

In the search or request field, iPhone users will be able to choose other AI agents to handle their requests, Gurman stated. A dropdown menu of AI agents, such as ChatGPT or Gemini, will appear when users click a button. Apple has a partnership with OpenAI for ChatGPT and has also tested the integration of Gemini and Claude from Anthropic with Siri, according to Gurman.

The new search or request interface will also include a weather panel and Siri suggestions, which are already present on iPhones and typically display eight of your most used applications, Gurman noted. Siri suggestions will be included in a new Siri interface in iOS 27.

The Notification Center will not disappear, Gurman stated. Currently, you can access it by swiping down from the upper left corner or the top center, but with iOS 27, you will access it only by swiping down from the upper left corner.

As previously reported, Siri will no longer be limited to answering basic questions or performing typical tasks, such as making a call or controlling smart home devices. The new Siri will be much more capable in AI, partially using Google Gemini technology to search the web and analyze content on the screen, Gurman stated.

There will also be a dedicated Siri app, following in the footsteps of other AI apps for phones such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. According to Gurman, the home screen of the Siri app will display a conversation history, allowing users to return to previous discussions. You will be able to converse with Siri by voice or text, and also upload documents and photos for Siri to analyze.

Siri will display enriched text cards for users asking for news, weather forecasts, and sports scores, but will also show results based on user data, such as text messages, emails, appointments, and more, Gurman clarified.

Gurman added that Siri will be able to draft emails or text messages based on information from the internet and your device. Siri will also be able to check your appointment calendar to inform you of your availability.

Siri will also be integrated into the iPhone's camera app, Gurman stated, allowing users to have their photos analyzed by another AI agent or through a Google search, as is currently the case with Google Lens.

In another report from The Information, Apple will use WWDC to demonstrate how iPhones can handle numerous AI requests on-device, without fully relying on external data centers and the cloud, thanks to the chips used in iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watches.

However, Siri will not be able to handle all AI requests, according to the report. More complex requests will be transferred to Gemini, which CNET has already discussed. This two-pronged approach will help Apple demonstrate that it values customer privacy through on-device AI features while saving money by avoiding the construction of massive data centers, The Information's report stated. The report indicated that Google Gemini will form a smaller AI model that can operate on Apple devices.