New iOS 27 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 glimpse of upcoming changes to iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Voice Control Upgrade
Apple is adding natural‑language support to Voice Control on iPhone and iPad. Powered by Apple Intelligence, the feature will let users 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
Initially, Voice Control with Apple Intelligence will be available in English in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
Implications for Siri
The AI‑powered Voice Control hints at a more personalized Siri, first announced at WWDC 2024. Apple said Siri would gain on‑screen awareness, turning the assistant into an AI agent capable of understanding natural language and taking actions on the user’s behalf.
Apple demonstrated a scenario where a user asks Siri about their mother’s flight and lunch reservation plans, with Siri pulling information from Mail and Messages. Reports suggest future Siri capabilities could include commenting on Instagram posts or scrolling through a shopping app to add items to a cart.
Release Timeline
The upgraded Siri experience is expected to be a tentpole feature of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, slated for unveiling on June 8 and a public release in September.
“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)
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This article originally appeared on MacRumors.com.