Apple reveals first look at Siri overhaul and iOS 27 features

Apple’s most famous voice assistant is getting a personality transplant. Bloomberg published images of the company’s planned Siri redesign ahead of the official June 8 WWDC announcement, and what they show is less “Hey Siri, set a timer” and more “let me have an actual conversation with my phone.”

The overhaul turns Siri into a standalone app with persistent conversation history, file and image uploads, and privacy features like auto-deleting chats.

From voice assistant to AI chatbot

iOS 27 changes that formula entirely. The new Siri app maintains conversation threads, meaning it can reference what you discussed earlier. It accepts file and image uploads, positioning it as a workspace tool rather than just a hands-free search engine.

Chat histories can be set to auto-delete, giving users granular control over what sticks around and what disappears.

The redesign also brings natural language processing into system-wide shortcuts. Instead of memorizing specific command syntax, users can describe what they want in plain English. “Send my last screenshot to my manager” rather than navigating three menus and a share sheet.

The Extensions framework: letting competitors in the door

iOS 27 introduces what Apple is calling “Extensions,” a framework that lets users plug third-party AI models directly into Siri. Google Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude are among the models reportedly supported.

Each connected model could potentially deliver its own distinct voice output, meaning your phone might sound different depending on which AI brain is doing the thinking.

What else is coming in iOS 27

The Siri overhaul is the headliner, but iOS 27 packs several other notable additions. A fully customizable Pro Camera app gives users more control over their photography workflow. New AI-powered writing and grammar tools are also part of the package, alongside custom wallpaper options.

Worth noting: the Siri app overhaul has already been delayed at least once. It was initially planned for iOS 26 before being pushed to iOS 27.

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