Apple's Siri AI debut in iOS 27 demonstrates new personal data integration

Apple is set to roll out Siri AI with iOS 27 next week, offering a range of new capabilities that leverage personal information stored on the device. In one test, the assistant was asked to add all Dallas Cowboys games to the user's calendar and include streaming details; it populated the calendar entries with the requested information. In another instance, the user asked Siri to locate their vehicle license-plate number, and the assistant returned the number along with a link to the email where it was found. A third example involved retrieving a previously saved note containing the correct size for an Apple Watch Solo Loop band, allowing the user to complete a purchase without additional measurements.

"Siri can do much more than the few things I’ve mentioned above. For example, I use it all the time for world knowledge questions that I previously would have asked ChatGPT or Google Gemini," the author noted.

The demonstrations illustrate Siri AI's ability to search personal data sources such as emails and notes, a function the writer describes as both intelligent and privacy-friendly. Apple positions the upgrade as a significant step forward for its voice assistant, aiming to streamline everyday tasks for iPhone users.