Overview
Apple’s WWDC 2026 kicks off June 8, and while the full iOS 27 reveal is still weeks away, Mark Gurman’s already dropping bombshells. In his latest Power On newsletter, the Bloomberg guru details a shiny new standalone Siri app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac—complete with chat history, text/voice support, and “extensions” for rivals like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude. It’s about time Siri got its own home!
Gone are the days of summoning Siri via side button or shortcuts with no way to revisit old chats. This app changes everything, making conversations persistent and accessible—like a proper messaging thread.
Siri Finally Gets a Proper App Home Across Devices
Picture this: Launch Siri like any app, scroll back through past interactions, and pick up right where you left off. Gurman confirms it’ll handle both voice commands (your classic “Hey Siri”) and typed queries for precision. On iPhone, it’ll lean on Apple’s in-house Foundation Models for speedy, private responses, with optional ChatGPT tie-ins—no OpenAI account needed.
This rolls out across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, finally syncing Siri seamlessly between your ecosystem. No more “Sorry, I don’t remember that” from yesterday’s weather check.
Third-Party ‘Extensions’: ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude Plug Right In
The killer feature? Extensions. Install a compatible AI app like Google’s Gemini or Anthropic’s Claude, and it plugs straight into Siri. Need a creative brainstorm? Ask Siri to tap Claude. Research dive? Gemini’s got you. Gurman says these work only for installed apps, keeping things secure and on-device where possible.
Apple’s not reinventing the wheel—they’re building an AI hub. Current Siri already nods to ChatGPT for extras, but extensions take it further, letting third-parties shine without ditching Apple’s guardrails.
App Store Gets a Dedicated Siri Extensions Spotlight
Discovery is key, and Apple’s smart about it. Gurman reveals a new App Store section highlighting extension-ready AI apps—think a “Siri Extensions” hub to browse and download. Spot an app with Gemini smarts? One-tap install, instant Siri integration.
Bonus for Apple: That sweet 30% cut on in-app purchases. Opening Siri to competitors? Yeah, it’s a revenue play too. Developers flock in, users get choices, and Cupertino cashes checks.
Why This Feels Two Years Overdue—and What to Watch For
Let’s be real: Siri’s been playing catch-up to Alexa and Google Assistant forever. Persistent chats, multi-modal input, and extensibility? This is the glow-up we’ve craved since iOS 18’s Apple Intelligence tease. Gurman’s track record is gold, so expect demos at WWDC.
Eligible iPhones (likely 15 Pro and up) will lead, with betas soon after. Broader rollouts hit fall 2026. Questions linger: How deep do extensions go? Privacy tweaks? Full Vision Pro support?
We’re stoked—Siri could finally boss the AI game. WWDC’s gonna be lit. What extension would you add first?
