Apple has introduced a major update to Siri AI, allowing third-party developers to create advanced integrations for the first time. The new 'app skills' enable apps to teach Siri how to coordinate complex multi-step actions. These features will be available in iOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and aligned releases.
Unlike previous versions, which were limited to a small set of supported schemas, the new capabilities allow for richer understanding of complicated tasks. For instance, a flight-tracking app can now map specific intents to service user requests effectively. Apple has also enhanced its own apps with these new foundational features.
An example from the developer documentation shows Siri finding custom content from one app, transferring it to another, and performing an action—such as sending favorite sneakers to a partner via a messaging app. Additionally, users will find it easier to initiate Siri actions for third-party apps without explicitly naming them. For example, if a Live Activity for a ride-sharing app is active, Siri will automatically understand a request to 'change the ride address' as corresponding to that app.
The new OS releases are currently in developer beta.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing