Apple releases iOS 27, redesigned Siri AI
Apple has released iOS 27, featuring a redesigned Siri AI that utilizes both on-device processing and cloud-based infrastructure. The update is positioned for the new iPhone 18, with Apple emphasizing personal data privacy and integration within its ecosystem.
Why it matters
Apple's move into integrated AI represents a significant shift in how personal devices handle user data and complex computational tasks.
Apple on Monday released a new version of the iPhone software called iOS 27, which includes the company's redesigned Siri AI personal assistant, before the latest iPhones hit store shelves this week.
The new Siri AI is in beta, Apple said, and users have to opt in through the settings app, though they may have to add their names to the waitlist before getting access.
Apple is positioning the forthcoming iPhone 18 models as ideal for artificial intelligence because of their speedy chips and the personal data such as calendars and texts that are stored on them.
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