Apple WWDC 2026 dropped the biggest Siri news in 15 years. Here's what actually matters.
The Gemini Deal
Apple officially integrated Google Gemini models into Apple Intelligence's core layer — worth ~$1 billion/year. Runs through Apple's Private Cloud Compute with no data storage guarantee.
Siri AI's New Capabilities
- Personal context understanding (reads emails, photos, messages)
- On-screen awareness (responds to what's on your current screen)
- World knowledge via live internet access
- Multi-step cross-app task execution
- New standalone Siri app with synced conversation history
iOS 27 Performance Numbers
| Feature | Improvement |
|---|---|
| App launch speed | Up to 30% faster |
| Photo loading | Up to 70% faster |
| AirDrop transfer | Up to 80% faster |
| Min supported device | iPhone 11 |
What's Actually New vs. What's Hype
New: Third-party AI support (Claude, Gemini, ChatGPT as default assistant), Spatial Reframing (AI-adjusted photo composition), natural language Shortcuts automation.
Still TBD: Actual Siri AI performance in daily use. Developer Beta starts June 9. Public Beta July. We'll know more then.
Note: Siri AI not available in EU (regulatory) or mainland China at launch.
Full bilingual analysis: Deskless Daily
