Apple plans to let third-party AI chatbots like Gemini and Claude integrate with Siri in iOS 27, expanding beyond its current ChatGPT partnership. Users will select preferred AI services via a new "Extensions" menu in Settings, with Apple providing direct links to chatbot apps. This move aims to monetize third-party AI subscriptions through the App Store, as reported by Bloomberg.

The update will allow Siri to route queries to external AI models when it cannot handle them directly. Anthropic and Google are among the companies Apple is collaborating with, though OpenAI will lose its exclusive partnership. Apple’s own Siri overhaul will use Google’s Gemini models, positioning it as a neutral hub for AI assistance.

A lawsuit from xAI, backed by Elon Musk, accuses Apple and OpenAI of conspiring to stifle competition. Musk’s Grok chatbot seeks iPhone access, but Apple remains focused on broadening Siri’s capabilities. Developers must enable compatibility with iOS 27’s new framework to participate.

The change marks a strategic shift for Apple, leveraging its ecosystem to drive AI adoption while facing antitrust scrutiny. By opening Siri to rivals, Apple risks fragmenting user experiences but gains flexibility in partnerships. The updates will debut at the June 8 WWDC 2026 keynote, alongside broader Apple Intelligence features.