GoKawiilWith the WWDC 26 keynote just hours away, the main story this year is expected to be Siri and its Gemini-powered revamp. But if the rumors hold up, Apple will have more than that in store across iOS 27 and its other operating systems. Here’s what to expect.
New Siri app
If you managed to skip the rumor mill over the past several months, Apple is reportedly planning to announce a completely revamped, Google Gemini-powered Siri for iOS 27.
According to Bloomberg, Siri will get its own app, with a behavior and interface similar to ChatGPT and other chatbot apps. The app will offer chat history (with auto-delete settings), voice-based interactions, and the ability to upload photos and files.
That said, not everything may be available on day one. According to reports, Apple could launch the new Siri as a “beta,” with some features initially limited through a waitlist.
Shortcuts upgrade
Despite being a powerful automation tool, Shortcuts still hasn’t caught on with less technically savvy users.
Today, Apple will reportedly announce a revamped Shortcuts interface built around natural language, allowing users to describe what they want to do and have Shortcuts figure out the right workflow to make that happen.
Recently, Federico Viticci of MacStories announced a fantastic project called Shortcuts Playgrounds, built around a similar idea. But having a native, natural-language-based interface in Shortcuts could be the missing link for millions of users who are about to discover just how powerful automation can be on their devices.
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