Apple is testing a completely redesigned Siri for iOS 27 — with a dedicated app, text chat, and conversation memory. It sounds great, but let’s remember that the new Siri was promised for iOS 18, then for iOS 26.4, but was never released. Essentially, the company is building its own alternative to ChatGPT and Claude right inside the iPhone. This comes from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg — one of the most reliable sources on Apple’s plans.
Siri will eventually get smarter. Image: 9to5mac.com
How the New Siri in iOS 27 Differs from the Current One
Currently, Siri is a voice assistant that responds to individual requests and immediately forgets the context. In iOS 27, everything changes. Apple is testing a full-fledged chatbot app where you can have text and voice conversations — just like in ChatGPT or Claude.
Siri will get a dedicated app. Image: idropnews.com
Here’s what, according to Gurman, will appear in the new Siri:
- A dedicated app with conversation history — a list or grid of past chats
- The ability to save, search, and favorite individual conversations
- An iMessage-style interface — with message bubbles and suggestions for new queries
- Support for both text and voice in a single chat
- Analysis of uploaded documents, web search with visual results, and summary creation
Additionally, Siri will finally get features that Apple promised for iOS 18: using personal data and context to provide answers, understanding what’s currently on the screen, and the ability to work within and across apps.
How the Siri Chatbot Will Work on iPhone
Siri in Dynamic Island: query processing animation and results panel
In addition to the dedicated app, Apple is testing several ways to quickly access the new Siri. Dynamic Island integration is perhaps the most interesting change for everyday use. When activating Siri, a glowing icon and the word “searching” appear in the Dynamic Island (the area around the front camera on iPhone 14 Pro and later) while the request is being processed. After that, the result expands into a semi-transparent panel, and by pulling it down, you can start a full conversation.
Other ways to invoke Siri remain familiar: the iPhone side button and voice command. But two new elements may be added:
- “Ask Siri” button — Apple is considering embedding it in third-party app menus. This would allow sending content from any app directly to Siri along with a question
- A “Write with Siri” option on the iOS keyboard — quick access to text writing tools through Siri
Another important change: Siri will replace the current Spotlight search. At the same time, the Siri Suggestions feature will be preserved and will become more accurate thanks to broader access to user data.
How Siri Will Differ from ChatGPT
In iOS 18, Apple already integrated ChatGPT as an external service that Siri can access. But the strategy has clearly changed: the company wants its own product rather than dependence on OpenAI.
Gurman’s source directly indicates that Apple plans to compete with Claude and ChatGPT. However, the Bloomberg article does not specify exactly which language models the new Siri will run on — proprietary or third-party. So the question of whether Apple will use Google Gemini models or those from other companies for the chatbot remains unconfirmed. This is an important detail worth waiting for from the official announcement.
Which iPhones Will Get the New Siri
The source does not list specific models that will receive the updated Siri in iOS 27. However, it’s worth noting that all current Apple Intelligence features — and the new Siri is built on them — require iPhone 15 Pro or later. This is due to the need for a powerful processor to handle AI tasks on the device.
The new Siri will only be available on iPhones with Apple Intelligence. Image: phonearena.com
If Apple doesn’t change the requirements, full functionality of the Siri chatbot will most likely require at least:
- iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max
- iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 17 (all 2025 models)
Owners of older models will likely receive iOS 27, but without the key features of the new Siri. The exact list of compatible Apple devices will be announced at WWDC.
When Will iOS 27 with the Updated Siri Be Released
Apple will showcase iOS 27 at its annual developer conference WWDC. The dates have already been announced: the keynote presentation will take place on June 8, 2026. After that, a developer beta will be released, and the public release is traditionally expected in September alongside the new iPhones.
Apple has promised that Siri’s features for working with personal data and screen context will arrive by the end of 2026. This means that some capabilities may not be available right away in September but will come with iOS 27.1 or 27.2 updates — as was already the case with Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.
If you use an iPhone 15 Pro or later and have been missing a proper AI text chat built right into the system — this update looks truly significant. For owners of older models, this is another reason to consider upgrading your device. And for those already using ChatGPT or Claude, it will be interesting to compare: can Apple offer something better thanks to deep system integration and access to personal data.
