Apple to open Siri to other AIs
Apple plans to open Siri in iOS 27 to third‑party AI engines via App Store extensions — meaning Gemini, Claude and others could plug into Siri and end ChatGPT’s prior exclusivity on the platform. This change was flagged as a major iOS strategy shift ahead of WWDC. (x.com)
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman first published the report on March 26, 2026, citing people familiar with Apple’s plans. (bloomberg.com (bloomberg.com)) Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 and the Siri changes at WWDC on June 8, 2026, when the company typically previews major OS upgrades. (macrumors.com (macrumors.com)) Apple previously granted OpenAI special Siri access by integrating ChatGPT into iOS 18.2 on December 11, 2024, a deal that made ChatGPT available across Siri and Apple Intelligence. (cnbc.com (cnbc.com)) Pre‑release strings and reporting describe a new “Extensions” system and a toggle in the “Apple Intelligence and Siri” Settings where users would enable installed AI agent apps and be directed to an App Store section for additional providers. (apple.gadgethacks.com (apple.gadgethacks.com)) Bloomberg says Apple’s move would let the company route queries to third‑party services while also collecting App Store subscription revenue on those AI providers. (bloomberg.com (bloomberg.com)) Separately, reporting details Apple testing a standalone Siri app and a chatbot overhaul internally codenamed “Campos,” which is being embedded across iOS, iPadOS and macOS as part of the broader AI redesign. (bloomberg.com (bloomberg.com)) Bloomberg also notes the initial story moved markets, sending Alphabet’s shares to a session low as investors digested the implications of opening a large distribution channel to rival AI services. (bloomberg.com (bloomberg.com))
