Apple finally updates Siri, but for some reason it fails to spark excitement

Apple introduced its long-delayed Siri assistant with AI capabilities in the public beta of iOS 27 in July. According to ixbt.com, the updated voice assistant has finally begun fully delivering the promised features, including understanding personal context, answering questions using knowledge of the world, and finding important information stored on an iPhone. Nevertheless, the update has failed to generate the excitement or buzz expected in the technology world. Techcrunch.com reports .

Over the past months and years, the AI field has advanced at an incredible pace. Today, leading AI tools offer advanced capabilities such as software development, handling complex multistep tasks, working with people on computers, reasoning, analysis, and content creation. Simply being a functional chatbot or basic assistant is no longer regarded as the major technological achievement it once was.

Siri’s capabilities and new features

However, this does not mean that the new Siri from Apple is useless or unremarkable. The company has fully achieved the goals it set for itself. Users can now communicate with Siri naturally in a question-and-answer format. Settings have also been added to change the speed and tone of voice responses. If you prefer, you can communicate with the assistant by text or use a dedicated app that recalls previous conversations.

The updated Siri deeply understands its owner’s personal context. It can easily find photos, emails, contacts, text messages, or calendar appointments whose exact locations you do not remember. For example, if you ask it to find the latest receipt you saved, the assistant immediately locates and displays it without asking where it is. It can also read information such as a driver’s license number shown in a photo or a QR code captured in a screenshot to open a website.

Practical help with everyday tasks

The assistant can open websites, plan routes, play music, edit photos, draft emails, and launch audio resources. Siri now plays the song, podcast, or audiobook requested by the user accurately in the right app. Although this may seem simple, these tasks caused problems in the past.

The available features also include discussing ideas, learning about a new topic, and finding a recipe based on ingredients available in the refrigerator. You can also find out exactly when a favorite band’s concert or a particular event will take place based on your location. Using the camera, it is now easier to learn about objects around you or split a restaurant bill with friends.