Apple unveils new Siri AI, dedicated app, enhanced Apple Intelligence in iOS27 (9to5mac.com)

At WWDC 2026, Apple announced a significant upgrade to its AI capabilities, introducing a new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence and a dedicated Siri app. The new Siri experience, enhanced through a collaboration with Google Gemini, features a second-generation on-device model that improves dictation and personal context understanding. Notably, Siri’s interface has shifted to a Dynamic Island-based design, offering on-screen awareness for contextual interactions and personalized responses. Enhanced voice customization options allow users to adjust pace and expressivity, furthering Siri's usability across iOS and macOS environments. Apple Intelligence also brings about system-wide app improvements, such as smarter search through Spotlight’s semantic index in Safari, which can now organize tabs by topic and monitor specific pages for changes through natural language input. Additionally, enhancements to the Passwords app simplify password management. These updates, particularly the integration of AI in everyday functionalities, signify Apple's commitment to refining user interaction and broadening the scope of its assistant technology, setting a new standard in AI-driven personal assistance. Siri's rollout will initially be limited to English, with plans for expansion into other languages in the future.