Apple Reportedly Replacing Siri Interface With Actual Chatbot Experience For iOS 27
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- News link: https://apple.slashdot.org/story/26/01/21/2333212/apple-reportedly-replacing-siri-interface-with-actual-chatbot-experience-for-ios-27
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> The unannounced Siri overhaul will reportedly be revealed at WWDC in June as the flagship feature for iOS 27 and macOS 27. Its release is expected in September when Apple typically ships major software updates. While Apple plans to release an improved version of Siri and Apple Intelligence this spring, that version will use the existing Siri interface. The big difference is that Google's Gemini models [3]will power the intelligence . With the bigger update planned for iOS 27, the iOS 26 upgrade to Siri and Apple Intelligence sounds more like the first step to a long overdue modernization.
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> Gurman reports that the major Siri overhaul will "allow users to search the web for information, create content, generate images, summarize information and analyze uploaded files" while using "personal data to complete tasks, being able to more easily locate specific files, songs, calendar events and text messages." People are already familiar with conversational interactions with AI, and Bloomberg says the bigger update to Siri will be support both text and voice. Siri already uses these input methods, but there's no real continuity between sessions.
[1] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-01-21/ios-27-apple-to-revamp-siri-as-built-in-iphone-mac-chatbot-to-fend-off-openai?srnd=phx-technology
[2] https://9to5mac.com/2026/01/21/apple-reportedly-replacing-siri-interface-with-actual-chatbot-experience-for-ios-27/
[3] https://apple.slashdot.org/story/26/01/12/166200/apple-partners-with-google-on-siri-upgrade-declares-gemini-most-capable-foundation
"Actual" (Score:2)
Actually, they're both "chatbots". The difference is that one might be slightly better than the other.
Open the version that doesn't use AI, Siri (Score:3)
I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.
Isn't enshittification grand?
I are a content creator (Score:2)
"allow users to search the web for information, create content, generate images, summarize information and analyze uploaded files"
Thank dog I will finally be allowed to search and "create content".
I'm well aware of how niche this is, but I just want a command line. Make the robot pal do whatever goofy tricks you like, I don't care and likely won't use it much.
Just let me access my own fucking data in ways that work for me.
While we're at it, why is everyone besides me allowed to easily track my phone
Re: (Score:2)
> And why I can't use all those awesome sensors and radios except in goofy indirect ways? For a brief time, the iPhone was an incredible wifi analysis tool, until Apple pulled the application (I can't remember the name now). It could easily become an awesome hobbyist combo-box of test equipment, but for Apple's demand it be a consumer device.
I used to do this as well - but it wasn't supported on stock iOS, it required jailbreaking my phone.
Catch up (Score:2)
Once again, Apple playing catch up to features Android already had and they won't be anywhere close to as good as they are on Android.
Re: Catch up (Score:2)
Android can keep this feature as far as I'm concerned!
Re: (Score:2)
It may be just as good. It's Gemini, after all.
No more ... (Score:1)
I have a feeling I'm losing the ability to send a message and make a call using my voice.
no change for me (Score:2)
I've got Siri turned off and I'll leave it turned off
Ugh (Score:1)
Hopefully siri+ won't be as opinionated, condescending, patronizing, snarky, and mouthy as Alexa+ was before I rolled back to the regular flavor.
Carplay integration? (Score:1)
The most useful application for AI for me is Carplay . Will I be able to access Gemini inside of Carplay so I can keep my eyes on the road, or will I continue to get the stupid Siri message...."I sorry, I can't help you with that while you are driving."??? Will I get the nearest location of a particular brand gas station, or will the first 3 on my unscrollable list be 800 miles away?
I don't want to chat with an AI bot in a meeting, waiting room, or restaurant. But I do want to access various functions a
Between glass and AI (Score:2)
Guess 18.6.2 was my last iOS version...
Re: (Score:2)
> Guess 18.6.2 was my last iOS version...
Or, when Apple generously offers the new feature and wants to help you configure it ...
Tap the 'Skip' button.
When Apple asks if you are sure ...
Tap the 'Skip for Now' button.
When Apple asks if you want to be reminded about this feature again in two weeks ...
Tap the 'Do not remind me about this feature' button.
When Apple asks if you want the AI based Pod Bay Doors app ,,,
Tap the the 'No Thank You' button ...