Apple releases iOS 27 featuring redesigned Siri AI

iOS 27 Siri AI Apple Intelligence software update beta testing

Apple has released iOS 27, featuring a major overhaul of its digital assistant, Siri AI. This new version of Siri is designed to function similarly to modern chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini, utilizing semi-personalized AI models developed through a partnership with Google. The integration allows Siri to access on-device content such as emails and messages to provide more conversational interactions.

Access to Siri AI is currently managed through a waitlist. Users must manually enable the feature via the settings menu, and some functionality may require setting the device language to English (United States).

Additionally, the iOS 27.2 beta 1 has been introduced, which includes a redesigned Health app and improvements to CarPlay Ultra. While Apple has not explicitly detailed all upcoming features for the remainder of the iOS 27 cycle, the update indicates a focus on holistic health initiatives and enhanced system performance.