Apple previews rebuilt Siri AI for iOS 27
Apple previewed a new generation of Apple Intelligence and a rebuilt conversational assistant called Siri AI. Both are expected later in 2026 with iOS 27, with hardware and regional restrictions.
What changed
On June 8, 2026, Apple previewed Apple Intelligence built on a new architecture, alongside Siri AI. Apple and Google previously announced that the next generation of Apple Foundation Models would be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology.
Why it may matter for your work
A rebuilt assistant built into Apple devices could give workers another way to use conversational AI without a separate subscription. Hardware requirements, daily limits, and regional exclusions may restrict who can benefit.
What it can actually do
Provide a conversational assistant called Siri AI; the page does not describe specific new tasks it can complete.
Limits to check
Expected later in 2026 with iOS 27; compatible hardware is required. Some features have daily usage limits, with increased access through most iCloud+ plans. Siri AI will not ship in the EU on iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or watchOS 27, and will be unavailable in China at launch.
“Siri AI will also be unavailable in China at launch while Apple works through that country's regulatory requirements.”From the linked source page