Apple will announce a fundamentally rebuilt version of Siri at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The update transforms Siri from a voice assistant into what Apple describes as a "systemwide AI agent with deep integration across applications."
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What's Changing
The new Siri gains several capabilities that bring it closer to competing AI assistants like Perplexity, Google Gemini, and ChatGPT.
First, it can control apps and complete tasks using personal data from emails, messages, and notes. Need to reschedule a meeting mentioned in a text? Siri can now pull that context, find the relevant calendar entry, and make the change.
Second, Siri will provide web-sourced summaries with bullet points and images — a direct response to Perplexity's success in AI-powered search. Instead of just pointing users to links, Siri will synthesize information and present it conversationally.
Third, Siri gains a standalone app with a chat-like interface similar to Apple Messages. Users can search previous Siri conversations, switch between voice and text input, and upload documents or photos for analysis. This addresses one of Siri's longest-standing weaknesses: the inability to maintain context across sessions.
New Interface Options
Apple is testing several interface designs. One places Siri at the top of the iPhone screen in the Dynamic Island, prompting users with "Search or Ask" when activated. Results appear in an expandable translucent panel that can grow into a full conversation.
The company is also working to replace Spotlight search with Siri, giving the assistant access to more data types. Built-in apps will gain an "Ask Siri" toggle in menus, allowing users to request information about highlighted text or pull up related emails without leaving the app.
Opening the Platform
Separately, Bloomberg reports that Apple plans to open Siri to third-party AI assistants beyond ChatGPT in iOS 27. This suggests Apple is hedging its bets — building its own AI capabilities while acknowledging that users may prefer competing assistants for certain tasks.
The move mirrors Apple's historical approach to Maps and Weather, where it builds its own solution but allows third-party alternatives. It also reflects the reality that no single AI assistant excels at everything. Google Gemini is strong at search, ChatGPT at creative tasks, and Perplexity at research synthesis.
The Competitive Context
Apple's Siri rebuild comes as voice assistants are being redefined by generative AI. Amazon is overhauling Alexa with large language models. Google has integrated Gemini across its ecosystem. Microsoft's Copilot is embedded in Windows and Office.
Siri has lagged behind. Despite being first to market in 2011, it hasn't kept pace with user expectations shaped by ChatGPT and similar tools. Apple's WWDC 2026 announcement represents the company's most significant attempt to close that gap.
Whether it succeeds depends on execution. Apple has the advantage of tight hardware-software integration and a massive installed base. But it's years behind in generative AI development, and users have already formed habits around competing assistants.
The June 8 announcement will reveal how much ground Apple has actually covered.
TLDR
Apple will unveil a rebuilt Siri at WWDC 2026 on June 8, transforming it into a systemwide AI agent with deep integration across iOS and macOS apps. The update includes a standalone Siri app with chat-like interface, better task completion using personal data, and web-sourced summaries to compete with Perplexity and Google Gemini. Apple is also testing opening Siri to third-party AI assistants beyond ChatGPT.
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