I’ll be honest: I haven’t used Siri in years. Sure, sometimes I’ll set a timer or ask about the weather—but is there more to it? Instead I open the app. And when I need real answers, I go straight to ChatGPT. So when I saw reports that Apple might be completely rethinking how Siri works in iOS 27… I paid attention. Because Apple may (finally) be changing what Siri is.
Apple Opens Siri to Third-Party AI Assistants in iOS 27
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to allow Siri to interact with multiple AI assistants, not just one. Currently, Siri already forwards some requests to ChatGPT. But with iOS 27, that can expand to include tools like these:
And instead of being locked into a single integration, users can choose which AI handles each request. This will reportedly work through a new feature called “Extensions,” which allows installed apps to connect directly to Siri.
This Siri iOS 27 AI Update Turns Your iPhone Into an AI Hub
If these reports are accurate, Siri becomes more of a router—a layer that sends your question to the best AI for the job. That’s a big change.
So instead of competing directly with OpenAI or Google, Apple is turning the iPhone into a central hub for all AI tools to coexist. Maybe that’s exactly what we needed.
There are also hints that Apple could create a dedicated Extensions section in the App Store—an AI marketplace inside your phone. Yes, that sounds very Apple.
Soon You’ll Be Able to Use ChatGPT, Gemini, and More with Siri
In short, this would make Siri very useful. Instead of repeating the question five times and getting a weird answer, you might be able to:
- Submit artwork to ChatGPT
- Use Gemini to get more results powered by Google
- Tap Claude for longer, more thoughtful answers
All without leaving Siri.
The idea is that you’ll choose the AI—or Siri might move it for you. And for the first time, Siri was able to keep up with how people are using AI in real life.
Why Apple Is Changing Its AI Strategy Now
It’s no secret that Apple hasn’t exactly been leading the AI debate. While competitors pushed forward with productive AI, Apple took a slower, more controlled approach—as it always does. And Siri, introduced back in 2011, has not kept up with what modern AI can do.
Enabling Siri in third-party tools solves several problems at once:
- Apple doesn’t have to rely on a single AI partner
- It can release new skills quickly
- It can monetize subscriptions through the App Store
In other words, Apple doesn’t need to win the AI race—it just needs to own the platform where AI happens.
What This Means for Everyday iPhone Users
If this pans out as described, it could end up being one of the most meaningful Siri updates we’ve seen in years. And by that I mean, it’s the kind of change that really changes the way you use your iPhone. Speaking of which, you might be able to stop guessing that Siri will understand you and… ask. You’ll get more accurate answers, more flexibility in how you use AI, and far less of that frustration that makes you give up. And maybe—finally—a real reason to start using Siri again without quickly switching to something else.
Catch Up With Siri’s New AI Integrations
Of course, not everything is straightforward. There are still many unanswered questions, and they are important. It’s not clear whether Apple will open this up to any AI app or keep things tightly controlled through the approval process. And even if the feature comes out, there is a big question about the user experience. Will switching between the different AI assistants be easy, or will it turn into one of those settings you forget are there because they’re just so blurry?
Then there’s the privacy side of things—something Apple generally takes very seriously. Bringing multiple third-party AI tools into the mix adds a layer of complexity that’s hard to ignore. Some early reports have already raised potential concerns about how these services may interact with personal data on your device.
The Bottom Line
So it looks like Apple is rethinking its role in the AI world. Instead of trying to build the smartest, stand-alone assistant, the company is creating an environment where all assistants can coexist, with the iPhone at the center. It’s subtle, but fun. And actually, for the first time, I’m curious to see what Siri can do.
Lauren has been writing and editing since 2008. She loves working with text and helping writers find their voice. When she is not typing on her computer, she is cooking and traveling with her husband and two children.