Siri is Apple's voice assistant, and Apple is rebuilding it with AI in iOS 27 and macOS 27. Recent coverage centers on the 27.2 release, which adds a memory feature and access to voicemails and Messages attachments; Apple Intelligence's first China features, which exclude Siri AI; and HomeView, a new smart display with Siri voice assistance. Apple also agreed to a $250 million settlement over undelivered Siri AI features, while users report Siri and local AI models are hard to disable on macOS 27.
Apple CEO: No AI for AI's sakeApple CEO John Ternus said the company won't ship AI for AI's sake, stressing products should work without users noticing the AI. He acknowledged outside opinions on Apple's AI progress but said he likes where the company is and will keep leveraging AI in new products.
Apple Intelligence to launch in China with iOS 27.3Apple said Apple Intelligence will arrive in China via an iOS 27.3 beta on Nov 4, with the full release in December. This launch excludes the new Siri, offering notification summaries, real-time translation, rewriting, visual intelligence and photo editing, with Alibaba support.
Apple releases iOS and macOS 27.2 with new Siri AI featuresApple released version 27.2 updates for iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS, focusing on Siri AI enhancements including a memory feature to recall past conversations and expanded data access to voicemails and Messages attachments.
Apple Intelligence's first China features arrive in October, without Siri AIApple Executive Chairman Tim Cook said the first core Apple Intelligence features have been approved for China, including real-time translation, the Photos Clean Up tool and writing tools, with beta testing starting within October. The first batch excludes Siri AI and other next-generation features unveiled at WWDC.
Apple launches HomeView, its first smart displayApple has launched its long-rumored smart display HomeView, featuring a small vibrant screen atop a speaker base for video calls, photos and Siri AI voice assistance. It comes in silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray, with a square shape smaller than rival smart displays.
User complains Apple AI models can't be removed on macOS 27A Hacker News user said macOS 27 still occupies about 30GB of local AI models even after disabling Siri and Apple Intelligence, cannot move them to iCloud, and called for more negative coverage to get Apple's attention.
RemoveMacAI Tool Removes and Disables macOS 27 AI ModelsRemoveMacAI tool for macOS 27 disables Apple Intelligence features, removes downloaded models, and prevents re-downloading, with all changes reversible, addressing the lack of a single switch.
Apple plans Siri AI-powered smart home pushBloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple is preparing a push into the smart home with Siri AI-powered devices, planned for this fall. The discussion also covers whether the iPhone 18 is worth upgrading and Apple's reliance on influencer marketing.
Apple's $250M Siri Settlement: How to ClaimApple will pay up to $95 per eligible iPhone to users misled about Siri's release under a $250 million settlement; claims must be filed by December 21.
Apple opens claims in $250M Siri AI settlementApple will pay $250 million to settle claims it failed to deliver an AI-upgraded Siri, and eligible US iPhone owners can now file claims. Those who bought an iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max or any iPhone 16 model between June 10, 2024 and March 29, 2025 can get about $25 per device, possibly up to $95 depending on claim volume.
User asks whether Siri can truly be disabled on macOS 27A user on Hacker News reports that even after disabling Siri in Settings and Screen Time and turning off related services, a "Siri AI.app" process still runs on macOS 27, suggesting it cannot be fully turned off. The user likens Apple's Personal Context to Microsoft Recall.
Siri AI overhauled in iOS 27Apple is fully revamping Siri in iOS 27, introducing a redesigned assistant that changes how iPhones handle voice and assistant tasks. The update represents a significant step in bringing generative AI capabilities to the phone.
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