Apple to Transform Siri into AI Chatbot with iOS Updates

Apple plans to overhaul its Siri digital assistant, transforming it into a full-fledged AI chatbot capable of web searches, content creation, and deep system integration, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The changes will roll out in phases, beginning with an initial upgrade in the iOS 26.4 update expected this spring, followed by a more advanced version codenamed Campos in the iOS 27 update slated for the fall.

The first phase, arriving with iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, and macOS 26.4, will enhance Siri's underlying intelligence without altering its interface. This version will rely on Apple Foundation Models version 10, built on Google's Gemini technology and operating with 1.2 trillion parameters. It will enable Siri to access web information, understand on-screen content, perform actions within apps, and build user profiles based on interactions for more personalized responses. These features build on capabilities Apple first previewed at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2024 as part of its Apple Intelligence initiative.

The partnership with Google, announced earlier this month, underpins this acceleration. Apple's models will leverage Google's Gemini...