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Apple Unveils Siri AI Test for Handling Complex Tasks in Apps
Apple has released a new developer test version that allows Siri AI to perform more complex tasks in apps from other companies. The update will make it possible to use voice commands to do things such as make restaurant reservations, check order deliveries, and shop. Previously, this integration covered only a small number of predefined commands and app categories.
The App Intents system determines which commands apps share with Siri AI. Developers will be able to take advantage of the assistant’s ability to understand information about the user, on-screen content, and requests made in everyday language. They can also create custom actions tailored to their apps instead of being limited to predefined categories. Apple is also increasing the amount of content that appears in Spotlight search. For example, a flight-tracking app will be able to associate a user’s request with the appropriate command on its own.
A new feature called App Skills is designed to perform several tasks in sequence with a single request. For example, Siri AI can find selected sneakers in a shopping app, determine who they should be sent to, and share the information through Messages. When a Live Activity is active, a passenger only needs to ask to change the departure address; there is no need to name the app. The same rule will apply when the app is open on the screen or when the user is talking to the assistant about that app.
Apple is adding the new features to 15 of its own apps. The list includes Calendar, Files, Finder, Journal, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, Notes, Photos, Preview, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, and Weather. Siri AI can carry out commands to organize open pages in the browser, find the coffee shop visited last week, and archive files that have not been opened for more than 1 year. Users will also be able to ask the assistant what it can do in each app.
The developer test began rolling out on Tuesday with the iOS 27.3 update. The new feature will also come to macOS 27.3 and will be added to compatible system versions. The integrations are not yet available to everyone. According to the company, the first capabilities will arrive in a few months. App submissions for the App Store will begin in spring 2027. Google also offers developers similar options for Gemini through its Connected Apps Platform and Android AppFunctions platforms.