GoKawiilSiri may not be any better in iOS 26.5 beta, but we’re continuing to learn a lot more about iOS 27’s version. Mark Gurman reports for Bloomberg that Apple is developing an upgrade to Siri that will improve its multitasking abilities.
Multitasking, but for Siri
The latest rumor highlights just how stagnant Siri has been over the years.
As part of iOS 18, Apple improved Siri’s ability to remember context between sequential requests. Siri in iOS 27 is expected to have actual persistent context, not just for back-to-back requests.
Today’s new detail covers Siri’s ability to multitask. Gurman reports that Apple is developing the ability for Siri to parse and handle multiple requests from a single prompt.
Per Bloomberg:
The feature would let users combine requests — for example, asking Siri to check the weather, create a calendar appointment and send a message — all within a single prompt. Siri currently requires users to make requests individually, making it a laggard in the AI space.
Siri once stood out as state-of-the-art technology for its ability to parse natural language commands. It had intelligence that enabled looser requirements than strict voice command technology before it.
Still, Siri has never been able to handle much complexity. Adding multiple items to a shopping list in a single command is about as complex as it gets.
It sounds like Siri’s Gemini-powered upgrade will be a total makeover for Apple’s voice assistant in iOS 27. From modern chatbot behavior to a standalone app, Siri could be the star of the show at WWDC in June.
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