Apple Enables Siri Voice Pace, Expressivity Controls in iOS 27 Beta 3
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Updated · TechCrunch · Jul 6
Apple Enables Siri Voice Pace, Expressivity Controls in iOS 27 Beta 3
3 articles · Updated · TechCrunch · Jul 6
Summary
iOS 27 beta 3 turns on Siri’s “Pace” and “Expressivity” controls, letting developers adjust how fast the assistant speaks and how much emotion it conveys.
The sliders, first shown at WWDC 26 and previously marked “Coming soon,” expand Siri customization beyond male or female-sounding voices to include accents and live sample phrases.
Apple is adding the controls as it rebuilds Siri around generative AI and pushes a more natural, personal assistant across iOS 27, including voice, typing, side-button and standalone app access.
ChatGPT still offers broader voice tuning — including warmth, enthusiasm and tone styles added in December 2025 — highlighting how Apple is still catching up on personalization.
Some beta testers on X said the update removed access to the new Siri or restarted on-device indexing, even as Apple’s latest developer build also refreshed the Reminders icon.