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Siri AI is available by waitlist on supported beta device.
It's more useful than old Siri, but still makes mistakes.
Apple needs to improve accuracy and conversation flow.
As an iPhone and Mac user, I've often complained about the many faults and flaws of Siri. That's why I've been anxious to check out the new Siri AI that Apple touted at WWDC 2026 earlier this month.
Also: Apple's new Siri AI comes with hidden costs that power users should know of
Available by waitlist for supported devices with the 27 developer beta, the new Siri promises to be more conversational, more responsive, and less error-prone. Is that the case? That's what I wanted to find out.
To try the new Siri, you need to surmount a few barriers.
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