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iOS 27 introduces dedicated Siri app and Search or Ask feature

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Bloomberg's Mark Gurman posted rendered screenshots that show iOS 27 adding a dedicated Siri app for iPhone, iPad and Mac. The app supports both typed queries and spoken prompts, keeps a conversational thread and can auto‑expire history, mimicking ChatGPT‑style chatbots. Users will see a dark default interface with an input bar, microphone toggle and attachment button. This move signals Apple’s shift toward integrated AI experiences across its ecosystem.

The UI presents an “Ask Siri” field at the bottom, a paperclip icon for attaching images or files, and a history view where past exchanges appear in bubble cards. Apple promises a personalized Siri that pulls context from Mail and Messages, as demonstrated at WWDC 2024, and integrates the feature into the Dynamic Island with a swipe‑down “Search or Ask” pane. The swipe gesture works from any screen edge, ensuring quick access without leaving the current app.

Powered by Apple Intelligence, the revamped Siri will run on iPhone 15 Pro and later models due to processing demands. Apple will unveil the full iOS 27 suite at its WWDC 2026 keynote on June 8. The addition positions Siri as a first‑party chatbot, tightening competition with third‑party AI assistants and giving users a native conversational hub. Early benchmarks suggest response times will rival leading generative models, raising expectations for future updates.