Apple Previews iOS 27 AI Voice Control, Hinting at Siri’s Delayed Agentic Features
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Updated · 9to5Mac · May 19
Apple Previews iOS 27 AI Voice Control, Hinting at Siri’s Delayed Agentic Features
19 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · May 19
Apple said iOS 27 Voice Control will let users navigate apps with natural-language commands, describing onscreen items instead of memorizing exact labels or numbers.
Apple Intelligence powers the upgrade, enabling a “say what you see” approach that can identify buttons, folders or map items and act on them entirely by voice.
That capability closely mirrors the Siri overhaul Apple outlined in 2024—handling hundreds of actions across apps and understanding what is on screen—but later delayed.
The Voice Control update arrives as part of Apple’s broader accessibility rollout across iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 ahead of WWDC, suggesting the fuller Siri upgrade may be near.
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50+ New Accessibility Features Coming to Apple Devices in 2026, Driven by Apple Intelligence
Overview
In May 2026, Apple announced a major expansion of its accessibility features, unveiling over 50 new tools designed to enhance user experience across its ecosystem. This initiative builds on Apple’s long-standing commitment to accessibility and is strategically timed ahead of Global Accessibility Awareness Day. The push is defined by the integration of Apple Intelligence, marking a new era for assistive technologies within Apple’s products. These features are expected to roll out with the company’s major operating system updates in the fall, continuing Apple’s tradition of making its technology more inclusive and accessible for everyone.