Synopsis
WWDC 2026: Apple will launch a standalone app for its Siri voice assistant, alongside a new “Ask Siri” feature, according to a report by Bloomberg on Wednesday. Currently in the testing phase, the app is part of the company’s broader artificial intelligence (AI) overhaul, the report added.Siri major updates
The tech giant is expected to introduce a chatbot-like experience in Siri, with the launch slated for June 8 at WWDC 2026. The iPhone maker aims to transform its traditional voice assistant into a “systematic AI agent” with deep integrations across iOS 27 and macOS 27, according to people familiar with the matter.
Siri features
The revamped Siri, code-named Campo, is designed to better control features within iPhones and Macs, and access personal data such as messages, notes, and emails. The updated version will allow users to complete tasks within apps, access news content, and search the web, the report said.
Siri will also gain enhanced conversational capabilities enabling users to interact through both voice and text, competing with the likes of OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and Perplexity. The app will display prior conversations either as a list or a grid of rounded rectangles with text previews.
Users will be able to pin favourite chats, save older conversations, search across interactions, and start new chats. They will also be able to upload attachments such as documents and photos for analysis.
Ask Siri
Unlike before, when Siri was activated via the power button or voice command, the new design places Siri at the top of the screen. Once activated, Siri will prompt users to “Search and Ask,” per Bloomberg.
The interface will also display “Siri Suggestions,” including apps, upcoming appointments, and AI-recommended settings.
Additionally, the updated Siri will be able to provide detailed responses sourced from the web including summaries, images, and condensed content from Apple News.
Separately, Bloomberg reported on Monday that Apple is preparing to introduce ads in its Maps app as early as this summer as part of a wider push to grow its services revenue.
