Apple hides third-party Siri Extensions in iOS 27 beta
iOS 27 developer beta code reveals a dormant framework allowing users to select third-party AI providers like ChatGPT and Claude within Siri. While Apple has held discussions with these companies, the feature remains disabled and unannounced amid ongoing regulatory and legal challenges.
Why it matters
This signals a potential shift in Apple's closed ecosystem toward a more modular AI approach, though legal and regulatory hurdles complicate its implementation.
6.5 Relevance Score Photo: media.thenextweb.com · rights & takedowns Quick Summary Hide A report from The Next Web says the iOS 27 developer beta contains a dormant Extensions framework that would let users select a third-party AI provider -- including Claude, ChatGPT, and Google Gemini -- inside Siri, complete with a settings panel and a dedicated App Store section. The feature appears disabled on Apple s backend and was not announced during the WWDC 2026 keynote. The Next Web, citing Bloomberg, reports Apple has held entitlement discussions with OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google but has not publicly committed to a multi-provider launch. Two factors appear to have delayed the announcement: Apple confirmed at WWDC that Siri AI will not ship in the EU due to ongoing Digital Markets Act negotiations, and Bloomberg has reported that OpenAI is exploring legal options over its existing Siri partnership, including a possible breach-of-contract notice.
The article reports on technical findings and corporate negotiations without taking a stance on the companies involved.
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