Siri AI
| Siri AI | |
|---|---|
![]() The Apple Intelligence Siri app icon in iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate | |
| Developer | Apple |
| Release | June 8, 2026 (beta) |
| Operating system | iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, visionOS 27 |
| Platform | |
| Predecessor | Siri |
| Available in | |
| Type | Intelligent personal assistant and Chatbot |
| Website | apple.com/siri |
Siri AI (/ˈsɪri/ ⓘ SEER-ee) is a virtual assistant and chatbot developed by Apple which will be included in devices that support Apple Intelligence and running iOS 27, iPadOS 27, watchOS 27, macOS 27, and visionOS 27. It uses voice control, gesture control, and a natural-language user interface to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform actions by delegating requests to a set of Internet services. With continued use, it adapts to users' language usages, searches, and preferences, returning personalized results.
Siri AI supports a wide range of user commands, including performing phone actions, checking information, scheduling events and reminders, changing device settings, searching the Internet, navigating areas, and being able to engage with iOS-integrated apps and third-party apps.
Siri AI was unveiled during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, 2026. Developed in partnership with Google Gemini, the updated system integrated on-screen awareness, contextual personalization, and multi-app task orchestration natively across the ecosystem.[1][2]
Supported devices
[edit source]Basic model
[edit source]Devices with an Apple M-series chip or an A17 Pro chip or later support the basic Siri AI model.[3]
Macs
[edit source]- MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)
- MacBook Air (M1, 2020) or later
- MacBook Pro (M1, 2020) or later
- Mac Mini (M1, 2020) or later
- Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
- Mac Studio (M1 Max or M1 Ultra, 2022) or later
- iMac (M1, 2021) or later
iPads
[edit source]- iPad Pro (M1, 5th generation, 2021) or later
- iPad Air (M1, 5th generation, 2022) or later
- iPad Mini (A17 Pro, 7th generation, 2024) or later
iPhones
[edit source]- iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or later
- iPhone 16, 16 Plus, or later
- iPhone 16e or later
- iPhone Air
Apple Watches (when paired with a supported iPhone)
[edit source]- Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later
- Apple Watch Series 9 or later
- Apple Watch SE 3
Apple Vision Pro
[edit source]- Apple Vision Pro (M2) or later
Advanced model
[edit source]iPhones with an Apple A19 Pro chip, iPads with an M4 chip or later and 12 GB of memory, Macs with an M3 chip or later and 12 GB of memory, and the Apple Vision Pro (M5) support the advanced Siri AI model, which includes more expressive voices, upgraded dictation and on-device processing.[4]
iPhones
[edit source]Macs
[edit source]- MacBook Air (M3, 2024) or later, with at least 16 GB RAM
- MacBook Pro (M3, November 2023) or later, with at least 16 GB RAM
- MacBook Pro (M3 Pro or M3 Max, November 2023) or later
- Mac Mini (M4 or M4 Pro, 2024)
- iMac (M3, 2023) or later, with at least 16 GB RAM
- Mac Studio (M4 Max or M3 Ultra, 2025)
iPads
[edit source]- iPad Pro (M4) with 16 GB RAM
- iPad Pro (M5)
- iPad Air (M4)
Apple Vision Pro
[edit source]- Apple Vision Pro (M5)
Legal issues
[edit source]European Union
[edit source]Apple chose not to make Siri AI available to users in the European Union at launch of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27. In July 2026, Apple explained the decision by stating that it is unable to satisfy the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (grant third-party AI assistants the same system-level access that Siri has) without compromising user privacy and security. EU regulators have disputed this characterization, stating Apple chose not to pursue a compliant solution.[5]
China
[edit source]Siri AI will not be released in mainland China due to other legal acts. Craig Federighi stated this at WWDC 2026, as well as on the Apple website: "Siri AI and the other new Apple Intelligence features will not be available in China while Apple works through regulatory requirements."[6]
References
[edit source]- ↑ "Apple introduces Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ "Apple unveils Siri AI makeover as Tim Cook bids farewell". www.bbc.com. June 8, 2026. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
- ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (June 12, 2026). "Siri AI is coming to newer Apple devices only, here's the full list". 9to5Mac. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (June 8, 2026). "iOS 27's most powerful on-device AI requires iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air". 9to5Mac. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
- ↑ "Due to DMA, Siri AI delayed in EU for iOS 27 and iPadOS 27". Apple Newsroom (United Kingdom). Retrieved July 12, 2026.
- ↑ "Apple unveils next generation of Apple Intelligence, Siri AI, and more". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved July 12, 2026.
