Apple Siri may include rival AI chatbots in future: What it means for users

By Ayushi Jain | Updated on 27-Mar-2026

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Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to outside AI assistants.

The update is expected to arrive with the upcoming iOS 27 software release.

Apple is expected to announce its latest software on June 8, 2026.

Apple Siri may include rival AI chatbots in future: What it means for users

Ayushi Jain

27-Mar-2026

Apple reportedly plans to open Siri to rival AI chatbots. The update is expected to arrive with the upcoming iOS 27 software release. For those unaware, Siri can already send certain requests to ChatGPT through Apple’s partnership with OpenAI. However, the iPhone-maker is now working on a broader system that would allow several AI services to integrate with Siri instead of relying on just one partner.

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According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is developing new tools that will let AI chatbot apps downloaded from the App Store connect with Siri. For example, if someone has Google Gemini or Claude installed on their device, they could send queries to those services directly through Siri.

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The Extensions system will also reportedly allow users to enable or disable which AI services they want to work inside Siri through a settings menu in Apple Intelligence and Siri. ‘Extensions allow agents from installed apps to work with Siri, the Siri app and other features on your devices,’ a message inside test versions of the upcoming operating systems reads.

For users, this change could make Siri much more flexible and useful. Instead of depending on a single AI assistant, people could pick the chatbot that works best for their needs.

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The move is likely a part of Apple’s broader effort to improve its position in the AI race. By opening Siri to outside AI services, Apple seems to be hoping to make the iPhone a stronger platform for AI-powered experiences.

Apple is expected to announce its latest software on June 8, 2026, during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference.

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Ayushi Jain

Ayushi works as Chief Copy Editor at Digit, covering everything from breaking tech news to in-depth smartphone reviews. Prior to Digit, she was part of the editorial team at IANS. View Full Profile