News Apps iOS 27 preview: Long-awaited Siri AI is practical but plain Apple’s upgraded AI assistant is finally here. By Mat Smith July 15, 2026 10:00 am EST Mat Smith for Engadget Apple is finally attempting to deliver the next-gen, AI-infused Siri experience. The iOS 27 beta is centered around an elevated Siri, transformed from a basic voice commander to something closer to the intelligent, personal helper we were promised years ago. In iOS 27, Apple is prioritizing day-to-day utility over flashy gimmicks. The new Siri is smarter and faster, and it even has its own app to call home, while the company has focused on software efficiency gains — especially on older devices. There are also more useful improvements to Messages, Safari, Maps and even some new photo editing tools, but Apple is making day-to-day tasks and shortcuts the focus of its AI push.

Apple has just released the public betas for iOS 27. This means you can run the preview for yourself if you have a compatible iPhone and are willing to risk potentially buggy or unstable software. We recommend backing up all your data before running any beta, and you can follow our guide on how to install Apple's public betas right here . Siri AI is here Mat Smith for Engadget Before we dig into the next-gen assistant, let's touch on what iOS 27 looks like, which is...

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