Apple will open Siri to rival AIs
Apple is preparing to let third‑party AI assistants like Claude plug into Siri in iOS 27, turning the iPhone into an extensible AI platform and adding a new “Extensions” framework for chatbot apps. The change—previewed ahead of WWDC 2026—lets users pick default AI services and signals a shift from closed voice assistant to interoperable agent orchestration on device. (bloomberg.com)
Mark Gurman reported March 26, 2026 that Apple is testing a system called “Extensions” to let third‑party AI chatbots plug into Siri as part of an iOS 27 overhaul. (bloomberg.com) Test builds include the message “Extensions allow agents from installed apps to work with Siri, the Siri app and other features on your devices,” and Apple plans the feature for iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 with a dedicated App Store section for AI services. (bloomberg.com) Apple has scheduled a preview of these AI advancements for its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8, 2026, and Bloomberg notes the features remain under testing and could change or be delayed before shipping. (bloomberg.com) Bloomberg’s report distinguishes the Extensions plan from Apple’s separate work with Google to rebuild parts of Siri using Gemini models, while noting Siri already integrates with OpenAI’s ChatGPT under Apple Intelligence. (bloomberg.com) Bloomberg also says Apple expects the change to drive more App Store subscription revenue by routing users to third‑party AI subscriptions, and outlets reporting on the story add that developers will need to update their chatbot apps to adopt the new Siri integration. (bloomberg.com) (9to5mac.com)
