Apple has begun trialing a revamped version of Siri with support for several third-party apps. This includes platforms like Uber, YouTube, WhatsApp, Amazon, Facebook, Threads, Temu, AllTrails, and even select games—alongside its own native apps.
This upgrade leverages the anticipated App Intents system, a key part of Apple’s broader Apple Intelligence initiative. The goal? Enable Siri to perform in-app actions—like editing photos, commenting on social media, or adding products to shopping carts—entirely via voice commands.
Why It Matters
- A Paradigm Shift: If successful, users could operate their apps entirely by voice—a long-standing vision for natural, hands-free device interaction.
- Broader Ecosystem Impact: This marks a significant step toward enabling voice-first interfaces across future Apple devices, including smart displays and tabletop robots.
- Security First Approach: For sensitive app categories like banking and healthcare, Apple plans to limit or exclude voice integration during the initial rollout to safeguard user data.Business Standard
When Can We Expect It?
Initially slated for iOS 18, the feature was delayed. Apple now plans a broader release in spring 2026, potentially timed with the iOS 26.4, iPadOS 26.4, macOS 26.4, and visionOS 26.4 updates
Meanwhile, Apple is carefully testing real-world accuracy and reliability ahead of launch.
