Siri Remains Beta in iOS 27 With Possible Waitlist
Mark Gurman reports that the revamped Siri in iOS 27 is still internally labeled as beta and preview, with a possible waitlist for features at launch. The chatbot-style assistant will sync chats via iCloud with auto-delete options, echoing the original Siri's two-year beta period after 2011.
Siri becomes a full chatbot integrated at system level. Apple is turning Siri into a full chatbot that users can interact with, similar to Claude or ChatGPT. The Siri chatbot will be integrated into Apple's operating systems at the system level. There will also be a Siri app for back-and-forth conversations.
It is worth noting that the original Siri also held the same "beta" caveat for two years after its 2011 debut.
Chats sync via iCloud with auto-delete controls. Siri chats will sync across devices via iCloud, making Apple's assistant similar to rivals like ChatGPT that retain history across sessions. Users' chats with Siri will also be able to auto-delete on a schedule of 30 days, a year, or never. The options will be controlled in Settings, much like Messages.
Beta label may lead to initial waitlist. Gurman says that as a result of the abiding "beta" moniker, it's possible that Apple will initially introduce a waitlist for the new Siri. This could gate access to certain features when iOS 27 arrives in September. The approach would be similar to the initial launch of the Apple Intelligence platform two years ago, though it's not clear which features they might be.
The beta and preview labeling may frustrate some users given that Apple Intelligence features first teased in 2024 have been repeatedly delayed.
Label echoes original Siri's early years. The beta and preview labeling may frustrate some users given that Apple Intelligence features first teased in 2024 have been repeatedly delayed. It is worth noting that the original Siri also held the same "beta" caveat for two years after its 2011 debut. Gurman published the details in his WWDC preview ahead of Monday's keynote, noting that almost all of the iOS 27 features covered have already made the rounds.
WWDC keynote set for June 8. WWDC 2026 kicks off with Apple's keynote on Monday, June 8 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. The event is expected to expand on the Siri changes and other iOS 27 updates already detailed by Gurman.
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