Apple’s plans for Siri in iOS 27 sound like exactly what I want

Earlier this week, a Bloomberg report outlined Apple’s big plans for a Siri overhaul in iOS 27. And if it proves accurate, I’m very excited for the direction Apple’s taking with Siri.

iOS 27’s Siri upgrades are reportedly a major overhaul

It’s nearly been two years since Apple detailed its plans for an AI-infused Siri at WWDC 2024. It pitched powerful new features like personal context, onscreen awareness, and new in-app and cross-app actions.

That trio of features is still highlighted on the Apple Intelligence website. But none of them have shipped.

Apple promises they’ll arrive in 2026, and iOS 27 is the expected release target.

But the Mark Gurman report at Bloomberg this week points to a much bigger Siri overhaul than just three new features.

Siri is not only being given new powers in iOS 27—it’s being overhauled into a truly crucial part of the iPhone.

It sounds like Apple’s doing exactly what I want from an all-new Siri.

Siri in iOS 27 will have new modes that make it an ever-present AI assistant

Per Bloomberg, the new Siri isn’t just getting new features in iOS 27. It will also take on new forms, or modes of use. Those include:

• Siri app
• Siri in the Dynamic Island
• Siri replacing Spotlight for searches
• ’Ask Siri’ button in app menus
• ’Write with Siri’ option in keyboard

I’m especially excited about the first three, and a little uncertain about the final two but hope Apple implements them in tasteful ways that don’t feel like Clippy.

Having a dedicated Siri app is a great move because, as apps like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini have proven, it can be very useful to have a central hub for AI interactions and history.

Integrating Siri into the Dynamic Island makes a lot of sense too, especially since some AI requests might take a little extra time. The Dynamic Island is a systemwide tool, so with those more intensive asks, users will be able to continue using their iPhone normally and track Siri’s progress at the top of the screen.

I like the thought of Siri taking over Spotlight too. Assuming it’s done well, merging the intelligence of Siri and a traditional systemwide search tool feels like a no-brainer.

More than the individual details of these Siri ‘modes,’ what has me especially excited is the bigger picture.

All of the above sound like Siri is expanding not just in knowledge and capability, but also its presence across iOS. It’s becoming an ever-present AI assistant for the modern iPhone user.

If Apple (and Google) can’t deliver on Siri’s intelligence, then making Siri ever-present in iOS 27 will be a disaster.

But assuming the new Gemini foundation truly delivers, I’m very excited for what’s coming in iOS 27.

What are your hopes and expectations for Siri in iOS 27? Does Apple’s direction sound appealing? Let us know in the comments.

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