Apple to debut AI‑powered Siri overhaul at WWDC 2026

Apple is poised to unveil a comprehensive overhaul of its Siri assistant and iOS ecosystem at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) beginning June 8, 2026. The update, iOS 27, represents the most significant redesign of Siri since its debut in 2011, transforming it from a limited voice assistant into a persistent, conversational AI layer integrated across the iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

The revamped Siri will function as an always-available agent residing within the Dynamic Island. Users can activate it through traditional voice commands or by holding the power button, triggering a new animation from the Dynamic Island. A new gesture—swiping down from the top-center of the screen—will open a "Search or Ask" interface, replacing the current Siri Suggestions panel. This interface will serve as a central hub for launching apps, drafting messages, checking calendars, searching notes, and querying the web using an AI-powered search system designed to compete with services like Perplexity. Results will be displayed as rich-text cards emerging from the Dynamic Island.

A cornerstone of the update is a new standalone Siri app, which will directly rival chatbot applications like ChatGPT....