Apple is preparing to significantly upgrade Siri with the new Extensions, in iOS 27, allowing users to choose which AI chatbot to connect to the voice assistant.
According to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg , third-party chatbots like Gemini ’s Google and Claude ’s Anthropic will be able to provide answers through Siri (similar to how it already works with OpenAI ’s ChatGPT ). This development marks a radical change in Apple ’s philosophy of closed ecosystems, opening Siri up to broad integration with competing AI platforms for the first time
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The new Extensions will give users the ability to enable or disable chatbots they want to connect to Siri on iPhone, iPad , and Mac. These chatbots will be available for download from the App Store, creating an open AI ecosystem that allows users to choose the AI that best suits their needs. This approach represents a significant strategic shift, as Apple has traditionally preferred to maintain control over core operating system functionality. Users will be able to tailor their experience based on the types of tasks they perform,
This development comes after several delays in the Siri. In January, Apple revealed that it was working with Google to enhance the revamped Siri, and according to The Information, the deal also includes the ability for Apple to use Gemini to train smaller AI models.
The upcoming integrations will also work with the standalone app that Apple plans to launch for its upgraded AI version of Siri. This new app will be able to perform actions on the user's behalf across various apps.
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Strategic impacts and future prospects
Apple ’s new approach represents a strategic shift to bridge the gaps in proprietary AI. This hybrid model could standardize user AI choice, encouraging chatbot competition in the App Store and creating new revenue opportunities for the company. In the long term, Apple could gradually eliminate dependencies on external providers as its proprietary models mature.
Users will benefit from the ability to choose their preferred chatbot for different tasks, improving 's performance Siri on complex queries like email summaries or on-screen actions.
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Apple is expected to unveil the latest versions of its operating systems during the Worldwide Developers Conference that will begin on June 8.iOS 27 with the Extensions is expected to be released by the end of 2026.This development will define the future of voice interaction and affect the way users interact with their devices, according to The Verge.
