Apple’s iOS 27 to Integrate Claude and Other AI Chatbots with Siri
▼ Summary
– Apple will announce iOS 27 on June 8 at WWDC, with a report detailing upcoming changes to Siri.
– Siri will gain an Extensions system allowing integration with third-party AI chatbot apps like Anthropic’s Claude.
– This new extension system will be available across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, directing users to a dedicated App Store section.
– AI chatbot apps will require developer updates to utilize this new Siri integration once the system is released.
– Separately, Apple is testing a standalone Siri app that will also support the new extension system.
The next major iPhone software update is set to introduce a significant evolution for Siri, moving beyond its current capabilities. According to a new report, iOS 27 will feature an Extensions system that allows third-party AI chatbots to integrate directly with Apple’s voice assistant. This development, expected to be detailed at WWDC on June 8, marks a strategic shift in how Siri interacts with external artificial intelligence services.
This new framework will enable apps like Anthropic’s Claude to work seamlessly with Siri. The approach differs from Apple’s previous method of striking individual partnership deals, such as the existing integration with ChatGPT that debuted in iOS 18. It also operates separately from the company’s arrangement with Google, which involves using Gemini AI models to power core components of Apple Intelligence and certain unreleased Siri features focused on Personal Intelligence. The extension system provides a standardized pathway for multiple AI providers to connect.
The functionality will be available across Apple’s ecosystem, including iPadOS 27 and macOS 27. Internal text from a test version of the software explains that “Extensions allow agents from installed apps to work with Siri, the Siri app and other features on your devices.” Users will reportedly be guided to a dedicated section of the App Store to discover and enable additional AI services. Developers will need to update their apps to support this new Siri integration once the system is officially launched.
This news follows another recent advancement in AI accessibility within Apple’s platforms. Starting with the iOS 26.4 update released this week, AI chatbot apps can now integrate with CarPlay for the first time, though this also requires developer updates. Looking further ahead, reports indicate Apple is planning a more fundamental redesign for Siri in iOS 27, potentially making it function more like a conventional AI chatbot. The company is also testing a standalone Siri app that would support the new extension system, signaling a broader ambition for its assistant’s role.
(Source: 9to5Mac)
