Apple Siri AI Public Beta: iOS 27 Testing Begins

Apple has opened its redesigned Siri AI assistant to users through the iOS 27 public beta. This is the largest test yet for the new assistant before its full release this fall. Siri AI is a complete rebuild of the voice assistant. It can search messages, emails, and photos, answer questions from screen content, and complete actions across apps. It can also use web information for broader questions and longer conversations. Users can access Siri AI with "Hey Siri," the iPhone side button, or by swiping down from the Dynamic Island. It also has a new standalone app. On iPad and Mac, it's integrated into Spotlight. The assistant works across Apple's product ecosystem, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, AirPods, and Vision Pro. Siri AI runs on Apple Intelligence and Foundation Models. Some tasks are processed on-device, while complex requests use Private Cloud Compute, which Apple states does not store or share user data. Early tests show improvements in finding photos, summarizing messages, and creating calendar events. However, testers have reported some errors and difficulty understanding requests. The public beta lets users provide feedback before the final launch. Apple warns that beta software may contain errors. Siri AI is.