Apple is set to unveil a dramatically reworked Siri as part of iOS 27, iPadOS 27 and macOS 27 at its WWDC 2026 conference. The company will introduce a standalone Siri app and a swipe‑down gesture from the top‑center of the screen, shifting away from the traditional button‑press activation. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the changes reflect Apple’s broader push to embed its own large‑language models across its ecosystem.

Swipe‑Down Gesture Replaces Button Press for Siri Activation

The new interaction will require users to swipe down from the display’s top‑center, a zone distinct from the existing Notification Center and Control Center. This gesture summons a menu where users can speak, type, or pick an AI model, including the built‑in Siri or third‑party options such as ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude. The design aims to make the assistant feel more like an always‑on AI hub rather than a peripheral voice command tool.

Standalone Siri App Mirrors ChatGPT’s Conversational Layout

Apple’s upcoming Siri app will present chats as a list or large tappable cards, allowing users to scroll through recent conversations. The interface will let users switch between AI models, granting flexibility for developers and power users. As reported by Gurman, the app will also surface app suggestions, search results and shortcuts , turning Siri into a proactivve, context‑aware companion.

AI‑Powered Overhauls in Camera, Photos and Shortcuts

Beyond the assistant, Apple is embedding AI deeper into first‑party apps. The Camera app will feature a dedicated Siri menu for object‑recognition queries, while the interface may become customizable with on‑screen widgets for prosumer workflows. The Photos app is slated to gain generative editing tools such as object removal, outpainting and perspective tweaks,all controllable via natural‑language cmomands. The Shortcuts app will also be simplifiied, letting users craft complex automations by describing what they want in plain English.

What Remains Unclear About Third‑Party Model Support

While Gurman’s report mentions potential integration of ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, Apple has not confirmed timelines or technical details for these partnerships. It is also unknown whether the third‑party models will run on‑device or rely on cloud processing, a factor that could affect privacy claims and performance.

Why the Delay from Late 2024 to WWDC 2026 Matters

Apple originally aimed to launch the revamped Siri in late 2024, but a high‑profile delay pushed the rollout to 2026.. The postponement was a rare stumble for the tech giant, yet the company has continued to develop its own large‑language models, as it confirmed earlier this year. The extra development time may allow Apple to fine‑tune on‑device processing and ensure tighter integration across its operating systems.