We Finally Know More About Apple’s New Siri.
There’s been a lot of hype surrounding Apple’s major AI-powered Siri update , especially considering its release has been delayed for nearly two years . Apple initially announced numerous features for the AI-powered voice assistant as early as 2024, but then repeatedly delayed their implementation due to development issues. However, rumors are swirling that Apple’s ambitions for Siri have only grown, now including a dedicated app. And now we know much more about Apple’s plans, in part because we may already know what interacting with the new Siri will look like.
On Thursday, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman published a detailed report outlining a number of upcoming Apple features and changes expected to be announced at WWDC 2026. This isn’t unusual: Gurman has been reporting Apple leaks and rumors for years and is a leading source of information about Apple’s upcoming features. However, this report is a bit different in that it contains images of Apple’s upcoming Siri update. It’s worth clarifying that these aren’t leaked photos from iOS 27; rather, Bloomberg artists created these renders based on information Gurman gleaned about the new Siri interface. So, these images may not exactly match what Apple is planning, but if the information is reliable, they could be pretty close. If you’re interested, you can check out the images in Bloomberg’s report , but what’s more interesting is what the Siri update means for the company.
Siri is undergoing a lot of changes this year.
One of the first features shown in the images is a new Siri pop-up icon located on the Dynamic Island. Siri is launched from there by pressing the side button or saying “Hey Siri,” but there’s also a new way to access the assistant: swipe down from the top of the screen. The idea is that you can swipe down from anywhere in iOS to ask Siri (or ChatGPT) any question—for example, about what you see on the screen. I don’t often use generative AI tools, but if Apple is going to integrate them directly into its OS, this is the way to go: unobtrusive yet accessible.
Using Dynamic Island to summon your voice assistant at any time is a logical option. In iOS 18 and iOS 26, Apple Intelligence allows you to double-tap the Home bar to invoke Siri. Bloomberg reports that Apple is also testing adding Claude and Gemini as model options. (While ChatGPT is currently the preferred choice, the new Siri is partially powered by Gemini .)
Speaking of other models, based on Bloomberg’s renderings, the new Siri app looks remarkably similar to other chatbots on the market—think ChatGPT, but in the context of Apple’s branding (i.e., Liquid Glass). You can use the search field at the bottom to ask Siri questions and upload attachments to refine your queries. In one rendering, a user asks about the location of Apple’s headquarters. Siri provides a detailed answer, citing Wikipedia and two other unnamed sources. In another rendering, a user asks about tech news, including the day’s most important events; Siri responds with a brief overview and several links to the news mentioned. Finally, there’s a short question: “Who wears number 77 for the Lakers?” Siri replies, “Luka Koncic,” and adds a large image. As for previous conversations, you’ll find them presented as a series of short “blocks” rather than the typical list of text previews used by other chatbots. These results may contain text cards with advanced formatting capabilities and/or extract information from your personal applications.
Finally, the renders also offer insight into how Apple may integrate Siri into the Camera app. According to the provided image, Apple will place a new Siri option between the “Photo” and “Portrait” modes. This new mode will display the Siri logo on the shutter button, replacing the existing “Visual Intelligence” option, which allows you to send photos either through a third-party agent or through Google Image Search.
Will people really care about the new Siri?
If the leaks and rumors are true, Siri is set for a major update this year. The bot is expected to become smarter and more functional: you’ll be able to ask it to notify you of your availability before scheduling a meeting, as well as compose emails, text messages, or even notes using information from the web or stored on your iPhone. It should also become more accessible and always ready to answer your questions as soon as you swipe down from the top of the screen. In short, judging by Gurman’s reports, Siri will be much closer to ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude than ever before.
Whether users will actually use these new features is another matter entirely. While chatbot usage is growing rapidly and ChatGPT has become a household name, I’m not sure Apple users are looking for another AI experience. Integrated AI features are one thing—if Siri can help users find information across all their apps and services, that’s great—but I don’t think most people are eager to interact with yet another chatbot. I’m not sure many ChatGPT users will switch entirely to a standalone Siri app just because it exists. And Google users are likely to stick with Gemini, if only because it’s integrated into all their apps.
I think that’s the key to AI adoption: the fewer barriers, the better. The new Siri’s best chance of widespread adoption is if people like how its features integrate with the rest of the Apple ecosystem. Otherwise, they might choose to ignore it, either sticking with their favorite AI platform or abandoning AI altogether. We’ll have to see how things play out after Apple officially announces its iOS 27 plans at WWDC in June .