Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into Siri
Why it matters: Apple opening Siri to other AI chatbots signals a major shift in its AI strategy.
- Apple's iOS 27 update will reportedly introduce an 'Extensions' feature, allowing users to choose third-party AI chatbots to power Siri (Bloomberg).
- Third-party chatbots such as Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude will be able to fetch replies for Siri, similar to existing ChatGPT integration (Bloomberg).
- Apple is also planning a standalone app for its AI-upgraded Siri, which will leverage these integrations to take action across apps (Bloomberg).
- Apple is working with Google to power its overhauled Siri, and the deal reportedly includes using Gemini to train smaller AI models (The Information).
Apple's upcoming iOS 27 update will reportedly allow users to integrate third-party AI chatbots like Google's Gemini or Anthropic's Claude directly with Siri, expanding its capabilities beyond OpenAI's ChatGPT. This new 'Extensions' feature, detailed by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, will enable users to select their preferred AI for Siri, which is also expected to receive a significant upgrade and a standalone app.
