Apple to Launch Two New iPhone Apps in 2026
▼ Summary
– Apple is releasing two new apps: an Apple Business app and a Siri app with chatbot-like functionality.
– The Apple Business app allows employees to install work apps, view colleague contacts, and request support, replacing three older Apple business platforms.
– The Siri app, not yet officially announced, will enable text and voice interactions and provide access to past Siri conversations.
– Both new apps will also be available for use on iPad and Mac devices.
– The Apple Business app requires the latest OS versions (iOS/iPadOS/macOS 26), while the Siri app will come with the subsequent OS versions (27) later this year.
Later this year, Apple is anticipated to introduce two significant new applications for the iPhone, marking a notable expansion of its software ecosystem. The first is a dedicated Apple Business app, designed to streamline operations for companies adopting the new Apple Business platform. The second is a standalone Siri app, which is currently in testing and is reported to feature advanced chatbot capabilities similar to those found in popular AI assistants.
The Apple Business app will serve as a central hub for employees. It will allow them to install work-specific applications, access colleague contact details, and submit support requests directly from their devices. This new app is set to launch on April 14, effectively consolidating and replacing the previous suite of business tools: Apple Business Essentials, Apple Business Manager, and Apple Business Connect.
Separately, Apple is reportedly developing a powerful new Siri app. While not officially announced, internal testing suggests it will offer functionality that rivals AI platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Users will reportedly be able to engage with Siri through both text and voice inputs within this dedicated application. A key feature will be the ability to review a history of past conversations with the assistant, providing greater continuity and context for user interactions.
Both applications are confirmed to be cross-platform, extending their availability to the iPad and Mac. For the business offering, users will need to be running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26. The new Siri experience, however, is expected to arrive later in the year as a component of the subsequent operating system versions: iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27.
(Source: MacRumors)
