Siri is Apple's voice assistant; its newest version, Siri AI, is a conversational assistant powered by Apple Intelligence that you can talk or type to.
In plain words
You wake Siri by saying its name or pressing a button, then ask a question or give a request. It needs an internet connection. The newer Siri AI can understand your personal context, act inside apps such as Messages, Music and Reminders, look up current information online, and answer questions about whatever is on your screen. On iPhone it is offered as a beta for iOS 27 or later and is available in English.
A quick example
Imagine you are looking at a photo of a plant on your screen. You ask Siri what the plant is and how often to water it, and it answers using what it sees on the display.
Where you'll meet it
- Hands-free questions and requests on Apple devices.
- Taking actions in built-in apps by voice or text.
Related
Sources
- DocsApple Intelligence and Siri, Apple · read 26 Oct 2026
- DocsUse Siri on iPhone, Apple iPhone User Guide · read 22 Oct 2026
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