iOS 27's New AI Voice Control Feature Hints at Major Siri Upgrade Coming Soon
Source: MacRumors
Overview
Every May, Apple previews new accessibility features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The announcement usually precedes Global Accessibility Awareness Day and offers a look at upcoming capabilities for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
New Voice Control Feature
Apple introduced natural‑language support for the Voice Control feature on iPhone and iPad. Powered by Apple Intelligence, Voice Control will become “more intuitive than ever,” allowing users to describe on‑screen buttons and controls in everyday language instead of remembering exact labels or numbers.
Examples
- “Tap the guide about best restaurants” – Apple Maps
- “Tap the purple folder” – Files app
Availability
The AI‑enhanced Voice Control will launch initially in English for the following regions:
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
Implications for Siri
The upgrade hints at the more personalized Siri that Apple announced at WWDC 2024, where Siri gains on‑screen awareness and can act as an AI agent that understands natural language and performs tasks.
“Correct me if I’m wrong but it sure looks like Apple just casually dropped agentic AI being built into iPhone. Yes, in this video it’s being used for Voice Control, but if a person can control their iPhone with natural language so can an AI agent!” – Dylan (@DylanMcD8) May 19 2026
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Apple demonstrated Siri retrieving information from Mail and Messages to answer a user’s question about a mother’s flight and lunch reservation plans. Reports suggest future Siri capabilities could include commenting on Instagram posts or scrolling through a shopping app to add items to a cart.
Timeline
- The upgraded Siri is expected to be a flagship feature of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.
- These operating systems are slated for unveiling on June 8 and public release in September.
This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.