Apple's new AI-powered Siri can use apps for you

The new Siri will also be able to respond to text prompts.

Apple unveiled a significant update to Siri at WWDC 2024, transforming its virtual assistant into a more intelligent and capable companion. With the infusion of Apple Intelligence, Siri can now take actions on your behalf, understand a wider range of queries, and even respond to typed commands.

Expanded App Integration:

The new Siri has a deeper understanding of the apps on your iPhone, allowing it to perform over 100 actions based on your activity and device. For example, you can ask Siri to find specific photos in your Photos app or track deliveries from emails in the Mail app.

Proactive Assistance:

Siri can now take proactive measures to help you with tasks. It can automatically add addresses to contact cards, edit photos, or share summaries of your notes via email, streamlining your workflow and saving you time.

Third-Party Developer Integration:

Apple is opening up Siri's capabilities to third-party developers through a new "app intents framework." This allows developers to leverage Apple Intelligence and make their apps compatible with Siri's voice and typing commands.

Type to Siri:

In a major departure from its voice-only roots, Siri now supports typing commands, similar to other generative AI chatbots. This makes interacting with Siri more accessible and convenient in various situations.

Availability:

While Apple hasn't announced a specific release date for these new Siri features, they are expected to roll out to iPhone, iPad, and Mac users later this year.

"Personal Intelligence": The Next Big Step

The revamped Siri is a key component of Apple's push into "personal intelligence," a concept that CEO Tim Cook described as the company's "next big step." By enhancing Siri's capabilities and integrating it more deeply into its ecosystem, Apple aims to provide users with a more personalized and intuitive experience.