Apple's iOS 27 software update, which will be previewed at the upcoming WWDC 2026, is all about the new chatbot Siri and how the Cupertino giant aims to regain its lost footing in the AI arena with copious help from Google's Gemini models, of course.
Now, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has detailed Apple's sprawling Siri-related plans that are all set to debut with iOS 27.
Apple to launch a dedicated Siri app
We already know that, with the iOS 27 update, Apple is planning to launch a dedicated Siri chatbot that will run on Google's own TPUs and cloud infrastructure, but owned by Apple. The iPhone manufacturer insists that the arrangement would not result in a change in Apple's stringent privacy-related safeguards.
According to Gurman's previous tidbit, the Siri chatbot will be baked into Apple's software, allowing it to leverage personal data, perform in-app actions, search the web, generate content, including images, provide coding assistance, summarize and analyze information, as well as upload files.
Apple is designing a feature that will let the Siri chatbot view open windows and on-screen content, as well as adjust device features and settings.
The chatbot Siri will reportedly leverage a much more advanced version of Google's Gemini model, known internally as Apple Foundation Models version 11. According to Gurman, "the model is expected to be competitive with Gemini 3 and significantly more capable" than the one supporting the revamped Siri.
Now, however, Gurman has just revealed a lot more details about Apple's upcoming Siri-related plans. First of all, Siri will no longer be accessible solely via voice commands. Instead, Apple is debuting a dedicated Siri app with iOS 27, which would serve as a central repository of all past conversations with the AI assistant. According to Gurman, "users can pin favorite chats, save older conversations, search across interactions and start new chats via a prominent plus button."
The app's conversation view will include a toggle for switching in and out of voice mode, along with an option to upload attachments, including documents and photos, for analysis. When starting a new conversation, the chatbot Siri will offer suggested prompts based on prior usage. Also, the interface will adapt to light and dark modes.
As an illustration of Siri's upcoming deeper integration, an "Ask Siri" toggle is set to populate the vast majority of Apple's own apps, enabling the ability to send selected content into a new Siri conversation. According to Gurman, a "Write with Siri" option at the top of the keyboard is also in the testing phase.
Also, while users can still activate Siri via voice commands or the power button, Apple is testing a new interface that resides within the Dynamic Island. Finally, Apple is attempting to replace its "Spotlight" search function with Siri, allowing for a unified search-related UI. The new search interface will continue to show "Siri Suggestions," which would span across apps, upcoming appointments, and changes to settings suggested by AI.
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