Sneak peek at new Siri app reveals Apple’s plans to take on ChatGPT and more

Apple is set to unveil major AI upgrades for iOS 27 at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, including a revamped Siri app designed to rival ChatGPT and other AI chatbots. According to leaked renders from Bloomberg, Siri will feature a new standalone app that allows users to access past chat history, upload documents and photos, and interact with AI-powered responses. The app will also integrate with a rebuilt AI model using Google’s Gemini technology, enhancing search capabilities for tasks like launching apps, sending messages, and managing calendar events. The design will incorporate Apple’s Dynamic Island—a pill-shaped area at the top of the screen—to display Siri responses for quick voice queries, while a swipe-down gesture will activate AI-powered search within Spotlight, blending the functionality of Siri and traditional search. Results will appear in a card-style interface, streamlining interactions with the AI model. This approach mirrors Apple’s past partnership with Google for default search, where the company opted to leverage external expertise rather than build its own search engine. Apple’s strategy combines third-party AI technology with its own local AI models, which run on-device to prioritize user privacy—a key differentiator in the AI race. The company’s vast install base of 2.5 billion devices across all platforms gives it a significant advantage in scaling AI adoption, even as competitors like ChatGPT reach 900 million weekly active users. The new Siri app and AI integrations aim to bridge the gap for users who haven’t yet adopted standalone AI tools, positioning Apple as a major player in the evolving AI landscape.