Apple to Launch Siri Chatbot App, Business App in 2026
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- Apple is expected to release two new iPhone apps in 2026: an Apple Business app and a Siri app with chatbot-like functionality
- Apple Business launches April 14 and consolidates Apple Business Essentials, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Business Connect into a single platform
- Apple Business app lets employees install work apps, view colleague contact information, and request support, and requires iOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26
- Siri app is reportedly being tested with functionality similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Gemini, supporting both text and voice interaction
- Siri app would give users access to their past conversations and is expected to arrive as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27 later this year
- Both apps will also be available on iPad and Mac alongside iPhone
Why it matters: A standalone Siri app with conversation history marks Apple's most direct attempt to build a chatbot competitor to ChatGPT and Gemini, rather than depending on integrations. The April 14 Apple Business launch folds three separate enterprise products into one, simplifying how companies deploy and manage employee devices.
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