After a 2024 marked by broken promises and a chaotic launch of Apple Intelligence, the Cupertino company has decided to change course with Siri AI, a completely redesigned assistant which promises to live up to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. The new version, presented at WWDC 2026, seeks to regain lost ground and offer a much more natural and contextual conversational experience.
Apple understands that simply integrating AI into the system isn't enough; the assistant needs to become a proactive companion. That's why Siri AI not only responds, but also learns from the user's habits, analyzes screen content, and performs actions within apps. All of this is done with privacy as its guiding principle, one of the brand's defining characteristics.
What's new in Siri AI
The new Siri is powered by the latest generation of Apple AI, enabling it to hold two-way conversations and provide detailed responses. One of the most notable improvements is the understanding of personal contextThe assistant will be able to search for messages, emails, photos, and other user data to provide relevant information instantly. For example, if you receive an email with a hotel reservation, Siri AI will be able to remind you of the check-in time without you having to ask.
Another new feature is improved speech recognition. Siri AI captures what you say more accurately, automatically adding capitalization, punctuation, and formatting as you speak. You'll also be able to adjust the level of expressiveness and the rhythm of the voicechoosing between a more professional or a more personal tone.
Full integration into the Apple ecosystem
Siri AI arrives with a dedicated app that syncs with iCloud, allowing you to resume conversations from any device. It will be available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, and also on... CarPlay and AirPodsIn addition, Siri's visual intelligence extends to iPad and Mac, allowing visual searches and questions about what is seen on the screen.
Regarding compatibility, Not all devices will be able to run Siri AIThe list includes iPhone 16 or later, iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, iPads with M1 chip or higher, Macs with M1 or higher, Apple Watch Series 9 or later, and Apple Vision Pro, among others.
Availability and the European problem
The official launch is planned for fall 2026 with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27. However, users in the European Union will have to wait. Siri AI will not initially be available on iOS and iPadOS in the EU due to the Digital Markets Act. Apple says it is working to find a solution that preserves user privacy, but has not given any specific dates.
Interestingly, it will be available on Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro in Europe, provided the device is set to a supported language. It will also not be available in China, for similar regulatory reasons.
The alliance with Google
To accelerate its development, Apple has confirmed that it is collaborating with Google to integrate the Gemini models into Siri AI. This means that, for certain complex tasks, Apple's assistant will use the Gemini. Google infrastructureWhile maintaining the privacy layer that characterizes the company, this agreement is historic, as it marks Google's entry into the ecosystem of its main competitor in the mobile sector.
The alliance also explains the decision to retire Google Assistant, which has been overtaken by Gemini and is now giving way to a new era of intelligent assistants. Thanks to this collaboration, Siri AI will be able to offer more accurate and helpful answers, although some experts doubt whether it will manage to win over the most skeptical users.
In short, Siri AI represents Apple's biggest leap forward in artificial intelligence. With deep system integration, support for personal context, and collaboration with Google, the company aims to position itself as a key player in the AI ​​race. Europeans will have to wait a little longer, but the wait could be worthwhile.
