Apple Plans Standalone Siri App for iOS 27

Apple plans to introduce a standalone app for its revamped Siri virtual assistant as part of the iOS 27 update for iPhone, with similar versions for iPad and macOS 27 on Mac computers. The changes, which aim to position Siri as a more advanced AI chatbot, are expected to be unveiled at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on June 8 in Cupertino, California.

According to sources familiar with Apple's development, the dedicated Siri app, codenamed Campo, will provide a centralized space for users to manage conversations with the assistant. The interface will resemble Apple's Messages application, featuring chat bubbles, a text entry field, and options to view past interactions in a list or grid format. Users will be able to search through chats, favorite specific ones, start new conversations with suggested prompts, and upload documents or photos for analysis. The app will support both text and voice-based interactions, allowing for back-and-forth exchanges similar to those in popular AI tools like ChatGPT or Google's Gemini.

Siri's enhanced capabilities will include access to personal data from apps such as email, messages, and notes to fulfill requests more...