Apple’s Siri Set for Major AI Overhaul with Standalone App

Apple’s long-awaited overhaul of Siri, with more AI-powered features and a modernized user interface, may also launch as a standalone, dedicated app for your iPhone or Mac.

A report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman quotes sources familiar with Apple’s plans, citing internal testing of a standalone Siri app to directly interact with the next-generation voice assistant and help users refer back to previous conversations.

Apple confirmed in February that it plans to roll out the delayed Siri upgrade by the end of the year. Offering a dedicated chatbot in a standalone app may see Apple emulate services like ChatGPT or Google’s Gemini, as well as offering built-in Siri features across each operating system.

New Siri App Interface and Features

According to the report, the app would allow users to browse past interactions through an interface similar to Apple Messages’ chat bubbles. It would also enable searching previous conversations to identify key details.

Apple is also testing an “Ask Siri” toggle within its own apps, allowing users to control which content can be used by the voice assistant although still utilizing its capabilities across devices.

iOS 27 and macOS 27 Announcement

Apple plans to announce its next wave of software updates at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which begins on June 8. The new Siri features are expected to be part of iOS 27 and macOS 27.

The company used its WWDC schedule to state it will share more about “AI advancements,” suggesting it’s preparing to preview the new Siri.

Future Apple Hardware Rumors

iOS 27 and macOS 27 are expected to launch later this year, likely in September, alongside new iPhone launches. Rumors suggest the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro series, with a potential foldable iPhone also on the horizon.