At the global developers conference keynote speech of Apple on June 9, 2026 (WWDC 2026), Apple officially released a brand-new “Siri AI” that integrates Google Gemini technology, as well as iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS Golden Gate (macOS 27), and watchOS 27. The new Siri is launching as a standalone application for the first time, adding a screen-aware feature.
Siri AI’s confirmation features: Google Gemini integration, standalone app, and screen awareness
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According to Apple’s official announcement for WWDC 2026, Siri AI’s confirmation features include: integrating Google Gemini technology as the underlying compute foundation for the new Apple Intelligence; launching a standalone Siri application that provides an interface similar to mainstream AI chatbots, supports looking up historical conversations, and allows setting an automatic deletion deadline for conversation records (30 days, 1 year, or permanently retained); Siri integrated into Dynamic Island; voice customization (speaking rate and tone) requires newer devices, such as iPhone 17 Pro or Air.
The screen-aware feature enables Siri to directly read and understand content on the user’s screen, executing multi-step complex tasks across applications. On macOS, Siri is located in Spotlight—users don’t need to wake it by voice; they can trigger it by typing directly.
iOS 27’s confirmation features: the main new features of confirmation
According to the WWDC 2026 keynote speech, iOS 27’s confirmation features include:
· The Photos app adds three major image features: an improved “Clean Up,” “Extend” (images around the extended subject), and “Spatial Reframe” (AI re-composition);
· Safari adds AI tab management (grouped by topic), web tracking (such as price-change alerts), AI to create custom extension programs, and automatic updates for leaked passwords;
· Calendar supports creating events in natural language; Shortcuts supports creating in natural language;
· The Home app uses Apple Intelligence to analyze security camera footage and provide descriptions;
· Shared iCloud photo albums are opened to Android and Windows users, supporting full-resolution viewing.
· Visual Intelligence is now integrated into the Camera app in the form of a Siri button, adding features such as splitting receipts and analyzing food nutrition.
Common questions
Why did Apple choose to partner with competitor Google to integrate Gemini technology into Siri AI?
According to Apple’s official explanation at WWDC 2026, Apple partnered with Google to build a “next-generation” Apple foundation model to address technical bottlenecks in its own foundation model. Apple emphasized that all AI data processing is still carried out under a “privacy-first” principle, on-device or on Private Cloud Compute, and Apple itself cannot view user data. Specific technical details and financial terms of the collaboration were not publicly disclosed in the WWDC keynote.
What confirmed performance improvements does iOS 27 have compared with iOS 26?
According to Apple’s official announcement, iOS 27’s confirmed performance improvements include: the Photos app’s photo display speed improved by up to 70%; AirDrop speed improved by up to 80%; all older iPhones, including iPhone 11, can run iOS 27 and perform better than iOS 26; animations are smoother and app launch speeds are faster; switching between Wi-Fi and cellular networks is more intelligent.
What is the connection between this WWDC 2026 and the $250 million settlement with Apple Intelligence?
According to public reports, Apple previously reached a settlement of $250 million after a class-action lawsuit was sparked by delays in Apple Intelligence functions following its 2024 WWDC release. John Ternus, who is set to take over as CEO, has listed AI upgrades as the top priority, and Federighi specifically emphasized the “privacy-first” commitment in his WWDC 2026 speech. The Siri AI Apple unveiled at this WWDC is its “second attempt” at a major upgrade to Siri.
