Apple announced at WWDC 2026 that macOS 27 will let users start rich Siri conversations directly from Spotlight, accessible via Command + Space. This brings context and chat history on the fly, representing a significant evolution for Apple's virtual assistant. The feature marks Apple's continued push into conversational AI capabilities following recent partnerships with AI companies.

Conversation history syncs via iCloud across devices, allowing users to pick up conversations where they left off. The enhanced Siri can leverage world knowledge and personal content to perform tasks like writing Messages or emails. Apple also introduced a new Siri mode within the Camera app, further integrating the assistant into daily workflows and expanding its utility beyond traditional voice commands.

The changes are part of broader Apple Intelligence upgrades coming across iPhone, iPad, and Mac platforms. These upgrades aim to bring smarter capabilities to apps system-wide, positioning Apple to compete more directly with AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Google's offerings in the rapidly evolving conversational AI market.