The Vergecast says Apple’s new Siri AI feels more reliable

In short: A new episode of The Vergecast says Apple’s updated Siri, now branded as “Siri AI,” seems to work better in early testing.

What happened

The Verge published a new episode of its podcast, The Vergecast, focused on Apple’s newly updated version of Siri. Siri is the voice assistant on iPhones and other Apple devices.

In the episode, hosts David Pierce and Nilay Patel describe their first days using the new Siri AI. Their main takeaway is simple, it feels more dependable at common tasks. They compare it to past Siri experiences that often felt hit or miss, even for basic requests like setting a timer.

The hosts say the new Siri does not feel like a totally new invention. Instead, it feels like Apple is catching up on features people already expect from modern AI assistants. The key point, in their view, is that it works more often, which can matter more than flashy new tricks.

The same episode also discusses a broader shift in social media. The hosts note that Instagram, Bluesky, and YouTube are adding features that make big platforms feel more personal, more like smaller groups or chats instead of one giant public feed.

Why it matters

For many people, Siri is the assistant they use by default because it is already on the phone, like a built-in help button. If the built-in option becomes reliable, more people may actually use it for everyday things like reminders, messages, and quick questions. That could also put pressure on other AI assistant apps to prove why someone should download and use them.

Source: The Verge AI