Apple announced a revamped Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 8, marking a major update to its virtual assistant.
The new Siri is based on Google’s Gemini technology. Apple said the assistant will be more conversational, context-aware and able to handle multistep tasks across apps and services.
The update follows years of delays and comes as Apple faces a class-action lawsuit over previously promised Siri features.
Apple said the new version will include an advanced voice that users can customise by speed, expression and accent.
The assistant will be available through a dedicated Siri app, similar to standalone AI chatbot apps. Users will be able to continue conversations and refer back to earlier interactions.
Siri will also work closely with Spotlight Search on iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate 27.
Get a more detailed walkthrough of Siri AI's new capabilities from #WWDC26, and while an update will be available today, the full Siri AI revamp will be available in beta later this year. pic.twitter.com/lc0YQhxWEq
— TechCrunch (@TechCrunch) June 8, 2026Apple said the AI upgrade will only run on devices with an M4 processor and at least 12GB of RAM. The new Siri will initially launch in English, with more languages planned later.
The company also announced a redesigned Screen Time feature with expanded parental controls aligned with the American Academy of Paediatrics’ suggestions.
Read: Apple Plans ChatGPT-Style Siri Overhaul Ahead of WWDC 2026
The WWDC keynot as Tim Cook’s final Apple keynote before he steps down as CEO on September 1, with hardware engineering chief John Ternus set to succeed him.
