Apple opens its new Siri AI to everyone with the iOS 27 public beta
Apple has released the iOS 27 public beta, which includes a major overhaul of the Siri AI assistant. This update integrates advanced AI capabilities across the operating system, allowing Siri to interact with personal data and perform complex tasks.
Why it matters
This represents a significant expansion of Apple's AI strategy, aiming to compete directly with major chatbot providers by leveraging its massive installed device base.
Apple is opening up its biggest-ever Siri overhaul to a broader audience with the release of the iOS 27 public beta, giving everyday users the chance to try out the new AI assistant ahead of its broader launch later this fall.
The public beta marks the first time Apple has made its AI-powered Siri widely available beyond developers. With some 2.5 billion active devices worldwide, even if only a fraction of users install the public beta, it will still represent the largest test of Apple’s redesigned AI assistant and its answer to ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and others.
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