During WWDC 2024 held in June, Apple announced that Siri will get major upgrades. The tech giant revealed that new Siri capabilities will highlight the roll-out of Apple intelligence. But not all the features will come to Apple’s virtual assistant with iOS 18 in September. In a report published by BloombergApple will put the new Siri features into beta testing in January next year and roll them out for public use around spring. These features are expected to be part of the iOS 18.4 upgrade.

Apple discussed how the new Siri will be able to control all the features within apps for some time. For example, with the help of AI, Siri will be able to open different documents, move a note to another folder, send or delete emails, open a particular publication in Apple News, email web links or even ask the device for a summary of an article. But these updates won’t come before 2025.

Apple Siri: What’s coming in September?

This delay doesn’t mean there won’t be any updates coming to Siri in September. Features like ChatGPT integration, a new Siri interface that ditches the old circle graphic for a pulsing rainbow inside the screen bezel, and deeper product knowledge that allows Siri to give you basic tech support are all expected this fall. Let’s take a look at them in detail.

ChatGPT Integration: Apple has partnered with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT technology into Siri, boosting its generative AI capabilities. This integration allows Siri to handle more complex tasks and provide more sophisticated responses. Users will be able to access ChatGPT through updates to Apple’s iPhone and Mac operating systems, adding functionalities such as text and content generation. The partnership is part of Apple’s strategy to incorporate advanced AI technologies and stay competitive in the tech landscape.

new design: The redesigned Siri includes a new design that features a glowing light that wraps around the edges of the screen when activated. This visual update is intended to create a more engaging user experience. Beyond aesthetics, Apple has expanded Siri’s functionality with onscreen awareness, enabling it to perform actions based on the content displayed on the screen.

Which devices will have the new Siri feature?

This enhanced Siri experience will be available exclusively on the latest iPhones, iPads, and Macs. Powered by Apple Intelligence, most of Siri’s new capabilities will only be available on the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and iPads and Macs equipped with M1 chips or later.