Apple Launches Siri 2.0 in 2026, Bringing ChatGPT-Style AI to Millions of Devices
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Updated · Popular Science · Jul 11
Apple Launches Siri 2.0 in 2026, Bringing ChatGPT-Style AI to Millions of Devices
3 articles · Updated · Popular Science · Jul 11
Summary
Public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 Golden Gate will bring Apple’s upgraded Siri to iPhones, iPads and Macs this year, with full releases due later in 2026.
Siri’s overhaul adds stronger question answering, better contextual awareness and cross-device chat syncing, turning the assistant into a more direct rival to ChatGPT and Google Gemini.
Apple also gives Siri a standalone app and deeper app control, letting users act on messages, photos and on-screen content, compose text and resume conversations across devices.
Advanced voice customization is limited to newer hardware, including iPhone 17 Pro models and iPhone Air, M4 iPads with at least 12GB RAM, and Macs with M3 chips and 12GB RAM.
The upgrade still stops short of full parity with rivals in one area: Siri cannot generate images, leaving that task to Apple’s separate Image Playground app.