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Apple's Long-Awaited AI Siri Overhaul Is Finally Here
The idea behind the new "Siri AI" is to turn the assistant from a voice controlled assistant into an AI companion that can do a lot more.
TL;DR
- Apple unveiled an overhauled AI-powered Siri at WWDC 2026, transforming it into an AI companion.
- The new Siri AI can draw on world knowledge, access on-device information, and respond based on screen context.
- It aims to compete with platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, functioning as a conversational AI chatbot.
- Siri will display text cards with results and live in the Dynamic Island on modern iPhones with a new animation.
- The 'Write with Siri' feature can personalize writing style in apps like Mail and Messages.
- Users can interact with Siri via typing, voice commands, or the side button for in-depth answers.
- Siri can perform complex tasks by pulling information from web, emails, calendar, and contacts.
- The assistant features a brand-new voice experience with customized pace and expressivity, and improved system-wide dictation.
- Siri AI supports in-depth planning, brainstorming, and feedback on documents.
- On macOS, Siri is integrated into Spotlight, and on watchOS, it allows interactions directly from the watch.