Report shows possible new Siri chat design in iOS 27

In short: A report says iOS 27 may give Siri a new chat style interface, with quick access from the Dynamic Island and a separate Siri app.

What happened

Images published by Bloomberg, and reported on by The Verge, show what Apple’s next version of iPhone software, iOS 27, could look like. The images are not from Apple, and Bloomberg says they are based on information it viewed and people familiar with Apple’s plans. The final design could change before Apple officially announces it.

The report suggests Siri may look and work more like ChatGPT, which is a chatbot (a tool you can type to, like texting a person). One image shows a pill-shaped chat bubble that can pop out of the Dynamic Island, which is the small area at the top of newer iPhones that changes shape for alerts and controls. Bloomberg’s images also show a drop-down menu that could let users choose between options like “Ask,” “Siri,” and “ChatGPT.”

Another image shows a standalone Siri app. It appears to include a text box for questions, buttons for adding attachments, a voice option, and a list of past chats. The report also shows possible updates to the Camera and Photos apps, including a “Siri” option inside the Camera app and new AI editing tools in Photos.

Why it matters

For many people, Siri is still mostly used for basic tasks like timers and quick questions. If these images are accurate, Apple may be trying to make Siri work more like a chat you can pick up anywhere on your phone, similar to opening a conversation instead of giving one-off commands.

Apple is expected to show iOS 27 and its Siri changes at WWDC in June.

Source: The Verge AI