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Apple's new Siri AI at WWDC 2026 — what it does, explained
The smarter Siri Apple promised is finally coming. Here's what it can do, and when.
Apple previewed 'Siri AI', a much smarter assistant, on 8 June 2026, arriving this autumn.
Apple promised a smarter Siri back in 2024, then quietly delayed it. At WWDC on 8 June 2026, it finally showed the real thing — here's what it actually does.
What it can do
A few concrete examples Apple showed: look at a festival line-up on screen and ask Siri to add the acts you want to your calendar; ask questions about whatever your camera is pointed at; or have the Phone app pull useful details from Mail and Messages during a call. It's the difference between a voice command box and an assistant that actually helps.
When you'll get it — and the catches
It arrives this autumn with iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 on recent devices. Two catches: it reportedly uses Google's Gemini AI under the hood, and it won't launch in China at first, with the EU getting a limited version initially. So depending on where you are, your mileage will vary.
Sources
- Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more — Apple, 8 June 2026
- WWDC 2026: Everything announced on Siri AI, iOS 27, Apple Intelligence, and more — TechCrunch, 9 June 2026
- Apple makes its big Siri AI reveal, changes Liquid Glass and more — CNBC, 8 June 2026