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A new version of Siri that transforms the voice assistant into a “systemwide AI agent with deep integration across applications” will be announced at WWDC 2026, according to a new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.The updated version of Siri will be more capable of controlling other apps and features of iOS and macOS and completing user-requested tasks using their personal data gathered from emails, messages, and notes. It will also be better at summarizing daily news from Apple News and will be able to provide “more detailed responses sourced from the web, including summaries, bullet points and images,” according to Gurman, to make it more competitive with other AI-powered search tools including Perplexity and Google Gemini.RelatedApple is turning Siri into an AI bot that’s more like ChatGPTSiri will still be accessible using voice commands or using the iPhone’s power button, but Apple is also testing a dedicated Siri app that will be available on its various devices. 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Apple is currently in the developmental stages of a standalone application designed to augment its overhauled Siri, slated for integration within iOS 27 and macOS 27 updates expected at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This initiative fundamentally shifts Siri’s operational paradigm, transforming it from a primarily voice-activated assistant to a “systemwide AI agent with deep integration across applications.” The core ambition of this redesign, as articulated by Gurman, is to leverage Apple’s burgeoning Apple Intelligence AI platform, granting Siri the ability to control other applications and execute user-requested tasks reliant on personal data sourced from emails, messaging services, and note-taking applications.

A critical component of this evolution involves enhanced summarization capabilities. Apple intends for the updated Siri to provide more detailed responses to user queries, drawing upon web-based information and presenting outputs in formats such as bullet points and image integration, aiming to effectively compete with established AI-powered search tools like Perplexity and Google Gemini. The original report highlights that Siri’s accessibility will maintain existing methods of voice command or the iPhone’s power button activation.

However, a key differentiator under development is the proposed standalone Siri application. This app mirrors the conversational interface of Apple Messages, facilitating a more natural and engaging user experience. The app's functionality will encompass a dedicated space for access to past Siri interactions, search capabilities for archived conversations, initiation of new chats across voice and text modalities, and the ability to directly upload documents and photographs for analysis by the AI.

Furthermore, design explorations include integrating Siri at the top of an iPhone’s Dynamic Island, presenting a “Search or Ask” prompt upon activation. Upon generating a response, the interaction would expand into a larger, translucent panel, offering options for continued conversation or subsequent inquiries. Alongside these UI modifications, Apple is exploring an expansion of its Spotlight search system, replacing it entirely with Siri to grant greater access to diverse data sources. This expansion will also include “Ask Siri” toggles within application menus, simplifying the process for users to request information pertaining to highlighted text or related emails.

According to Gurman’s reporting, the team is exploring a custom version of Google Gemini to power some aspects of Apple Intelligence, representing a strategic alignment with a leading AI provider. Initial user interface experiments suggest a potential design where Siri responds by expanding out from a central location to display results, similar to a chat window.

The overarching strategic importance of these changes is significant. Apple’s intent is to firmly establish Apple Intelligence as a foundational element of its product suite, extending its AI capabilities beyond the initial iOS and macOS integrations and integrating them across a broader range of applications and devices. The incorporation of a dedicated Siri app—distinct from its traditional voice-activated role—represents a deliberate move towards a more integrated, chat-based AI interaction model, potentially reshaping how users engage with the Apple ecosystem.