A fresh version of Siri is on the way, and we now have a clearer visual of how Apple’s revamped AI assistant will look and operate when it debuts later this year.
Bloomberg’s latest report includes concept art illustrating Siri’s appearance with the upcoming iOS 27, the next‑gen operating system for iPhones. Reporter Mark Gurman also explained that Siri will shift from a reactive, single‑task helper to an AI‑driven chatbot capable of handling complex workflows without step‑by‑step prompts.
iOS 27 is slated for a mid‑September rollout, and Apple may reveal details at its Worldwide Developers Conference, scheduled for June 8‑12.
“The images are based on information viewed by Bloomberg and people with knowledge of the company’s plans who asked not to be identified because the software isn’t yet public,” Gurman wrote.
An Apple spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
After iOS 27 ships, Siri will feel, look, and act differently. It will reside inside the Dynamic Island, staying constantly accessible to help iPhone users answer questions and execute tasks across the OS and apps, Gurman noted.
The Dynamic Island is a wide, pill‑shaped area at the top of the home screen on select iPhone models that displays system alerts, background apps, and tracking for rides and food deliveries. It is currently available on iPhone 14 Pro/Pro Max and all models of the iPhone 15, 16, and 17.
Users will have several ways to summon Siri, according to Gurman. The classic method—saying “Hey Siri” or holding the power button—will trigger a Siri animation inside the Dynamic Island and remains ideal for voice queries and searches.
A brand‑new activation method involves swiping down from the top‑center of the screen to open a Search or Ask interface, where users can type or speak their request. Siri’s reply will appear in a text card that slides up from the Dynamic Island, and a further swipe down will launch a full‑screen conversation with the Siri chatbot.
Within the Search or Ask field, iPhone owners can select from other AI agents to handle their queries. A dropdown menu will list options such as ChatGPT or Gemini when users tap a button. Apple already partners with OpenAI for ChatGPT and has experimented with integrating Gemini and Anthropic’s Claude into Siri, Gurman added.
The new Search/Ask pane will also feature a weather widget and Siri Suggestions, which currently display eight of the user’s most frequently used apps.
The Notification Center will remain, but its access will change: while it can now be pulled down from the top‑left or top‑center, iOS 27 will restrict it to a swipe from the top‑left only.
New Siri app capabilities
As previously reported, Siri will no longer be limited to answering basic questions or performing simple actions like calls or smart‑home controls. The revamped Siri will be far more AI‑savvy, leveraging technologies such as Google Gemini to browse the web and analyze on‑screen content.
A dedicated Siri app will join the ranks of other AI‑focused mobile apps like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude.
According to Gurman, the app’s home screen will show a conversation history, letting users revisit prior chats. Interaction will be possible via voice or text, and users will be able to upload documents and photos for Siri to examine.
Siri will present rich text cards for queries about news, weather, and sports scores, as well as personalized results drawn from the user’s messages, emails, calendar events, and more.
Gurman says Siri will be able to draft emails or texts using information sourced from the internet and the device itself, and it will scan calendar entries to inform users of their availability.
Integration with the iPhone’s Camera app is also planned, allowing users to have images analyzed by a separate AI agent or via a Google search, similar to Google Lens.
Siri won’t handle every AI request
Another report from The Information indicates Apple will use WWDC to demonstrate how iPhones can process many AI queries on‑device, thanks to the custom chips in iPhones, Macs, and Apple Watches, reducing reliance on external data centers.
However, the report notes that the most demanding queries will be routed to Gemini, a strategy previously covered by Gfaloe. This dual‑approach lets Apple emphasize on‑device privacy while avoiding the cost of massive data‑center infrastructure.
The Information adds that Google’s Gemini will train a smaller model capable of running directly on Apple hardware.
