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EFF warns iOS 27’s Siri AI sends data off-device with no clear indicator

Apple released iOS 27, watchOS 27, and the rest of its annual software lineup on September 14, bringing a rebuilt Siri assistant, more than 20 new Apple Intelligence features, and a handful of under-the-radar changes — alongside at least one…

Apple ships iOS 27 with Google-powered Siri AI

Apple released iOS 27 on Monday, September 14, delivering a rebuilt Siri assistant whose underlying intelligence draws on Google Alphabet Inc. Gemini models — a partnership that places a rival's AI at the heart of Apple's most personal product.

Apple releases macOS 27 Golden Gate with Siri AI overhaul

Apple on Monday released macOS 27 Golden Gate, watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, tvOS 27, and visionOS 27, completing a sweeping rollout of operating system updates anchored by Siri AI, the company's long-awaited overhaul of its virtual assistant powered by Apple…

iOS 27 code shows Siri can be fully replaced by Claude or ChatGPT

On the eve of iOS 27's public release, a code researcher has uncovered evidence that Apple has built its new Siri architecture to support deep integration with third-party AI models, including Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT — going well beyond…

Apple’s AI-powered Siri overhaul arrives with iOS 27

Apple is set to release its long-awaited AI-powered redesign of Siri on September 14 as part of iOS 27, capping years of development and delays that left the voice assistant trailing competitors like Google Assistant and OpenAI's ChatGPT.

Apple Intelligence, Siri AI to launch Sept. 14 across iPhone, iPad and Mac

Apple announced this week that its latest suite of Apple Intelligence features, along with a revamped Siri AI assistant, will be available to users starting Monday, September 14, as part of free software updates across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Apple launches Gemini-powered Siri alongside iOS 27

Apple has officially confirmed that its rebuilt Siri assistant draws on Google Alphabet Inc. Gemini technology, marking the most visible result of a multi-year AI partnership first struck in January 2026. The confirmation came during Apple's "Surprise and Shine" event…

Apple Watch to gain AI ‘Recaps’ that summarize your day

Apple is set to unveil a new Siri AI feature called "Recaps" on the Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 at its "Surprise and Shine" event Wednesday afternoon, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, who first reported the…

iOS 27 expected to launch Sept. 14 with rebuilt Siri AI

Apple is widely expected to release iOS 27 on Monday, September 14, continuing its tradition of mid-September software launches alongside new iPhone hardware. While the company has not publicly confirmed an exact date — stating only that iOS 27 is…

Apple cuts 200 jobs across Vision Pro, Siri, gaming teams

Apple has confirmed it is cutting around 200 jobs across its Vision Pro, Siri, and gaming divisions, a rare round of mass layoffs for a company that has historically avoided the sweeping job cuts now common across the tech sector.

Apple cuts over 200 Siri and Vision Pro jobs in AI pivot

Apple is eliminating more than 200 positions across its Siri, Vision Pro, and AI software teams as the company redirects resources toward a rebuilt AI-powered assistant and future hardware including smart glasses, according to Bloomberg reporting published Friday.

Apple lays off staff across Siri, Vision Pro, and gaming teams

Apple is laying off employees across several product teams, including those responsible for the Siri digital assistant, the Vision Pro headset's immersive video content, and gaming, according to a report by Bloomberg on Friday. The cuts also extend to the…

Leaked video in macOS beta reveals Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods

Apple appears to have inadvertently confirmed its long-rumored camera-equipped AirPods through a demo video hidden in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 release candidate, which landed Monday night. The clip, discovered by MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris, shows a man wearing a new…

Apple negotiating nine-figure publisher deals to power Siri AI

Apple is negotiating multiyear content licensing deals with publishers to feed current news and information into its overhauled AI-powered Siri voice assistant, the Wall Street Journal News Corp reported on Wednesday.

Siri AI in China to use Alibaba’s Qwen, raising privacy concerns

Apple unveiled Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026, replacing more than a decade of its previous voice assistant with a rebuilt system that routes its most demanding tasks to Google's Alphabet Inc. Gemini models under…

Apple’s revamped Siri AI works at last, but critics say it’s already behind

Apple has rolled out its long-awaited overhaul of Siri in the iOS 27 consumer beta, delivering an AI assistant that finally works as promised — only to find that the broader AI landscape has already sprinted past the finish line.

Cook says Apple may charge heavy Siri AI users

Tim Cook confirmed for the first time on Thursday that Apple plans to offer paid upgrade tiers for heavy users of its revamped AI-powered Siri, tying additional compute capacity to the company's existing iCloud+ subscription service.

Cook warns full Siri AI in China will take time

Apple CEO Tim Cook told analysts during the company's fiscal third-quarter earnings call on Thursday that a full deployment of Siri AI in China will require additional work, even as the company begins rolling out an initial set of Apple…

Apple releases iOS 27 public beta with overhauled Siri AI

Apple is releasing the first public betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate, and watchOS 27 on Monday, opening the pre-release software to anyone willing to test it ahead of a September launch. The release, confirmed by…

Apple’s incoming CEO frames AI as a tool, not a target

John Ternus, the hardware engineering chief set to become Apple's CEO on September 1, has laid out a product-first vision for artificial intelligence that stands in contrast to the AI-as-revenue-driver strategies embraced by much of Silicon Valley. In a pre-appointment…

iOS 27 beta reveals hidden Siri extensions for ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

Apple used its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8 to introduce Siri AI, a ground-up rebuild of the voice assistant that the company said was developed in collaboration with Google Alphabet Inc. using the Gemini family of models. The announcement…

Apple says new Siri AI won’t flatter or romance users

Apple on Monday introduced Siri AI, a rebuilt version of its voice assistant powered by Google's Alphabet Inc. Gemini foundation model, during the opening keynote of its Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California. The new assistant will roll out across…

Apple rebrands Siri as ‘Siri AI’ in sweeping overhaul at WWDC

Apple on Monday unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its voice assistant at the Worldwide Developers Conference, rebranding it as "Siri AI" and positioning the update as the centerpiece of what is also Tim Cook's final WWDC keynote as chief executive.

Apple unveils Siri AI and iOS 27 at WWDC 2026 keynote

Apple used its Worldwide Developers Conference keynote on Monday to debut the most ambitious overhaul of Siri since the assistant launched in 2011, rebranding it as "Siri AI" — a fully conversational assistant rebuilt from the ground up with Apple…

Apple unveils macOS 27 Golden Gate, ending Intel Mac support

Apple on Monday unveiled macOS 27, officially named "Golden Gate," during its WWDC 2026 keynote at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The update marks the definitive end of the Intel era for Mac computers, requiring Apple silicon to install.