Apple's next big update will bring more than just aesthetic improvements or minor tweaks: Siri on iOS 27 It is expected to be one of the most profound changes in the history of the assistant. Apple is preparing to launch a new experience centered on a standalone app, with a strong focus on artificial intelligence and, above all, user privacy.
According to various analyst reports and leaks prior to WWDC 2026, the company wants Siri to stop being just a voice integrated into the system and become a genuine chatbot with history, advanced data management options, and automatic conversation deletionAll of this would initially arrive under the beta version label, even when iOS 27 is officially released.
A new Siri app: from voice assistant to full chatbot
The main novelty is the arrival of a dedicated Siri app in iOS 27This is very similar to what platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude offer today. It won't just be about invoking the voice assistant, but about entering an app where conversations, requests, and responses will be recorded, all organized like a chat.
This app would function as a repository of conversations with the assistant, allowing the user Consult past questions, review old instructions, or retrieve previously submitted files.The idea is for Siri to become a tool with structured memory, albeit with clear limits set by the user.
Leaks suggest that the interface will offer two display modesOne with a classic chatbot-style conversational chat design, and another with a look closer to a text message list, similar to Apple's Messages app. This way, each user can choose the format they feel most comfortable with when chatting with Siri.
Furthermore, Apple is reportedly preparing a universal gesture to start a new chat With Siri, you can access it from anywhere in the system, without having to return to the home screen or relying solely on voice commands. This would make using the assistant on a daily basis much easier, like using any other messaging app, but with integrated AI.
The new app will also allow upload files, use voice chat, and switch between quick queries and longer dialogues, combining the best of traditional Siri with the capabilities of modern chatbots.
Automatic chat deletion: privacy control in the user's hands
The feature that is generating the most headlines is the automatic deletion of conversation history with Siri. Apple wants to bring to its assistant the same approach it already implements in the Messages appwhere the user can decide how long the chats are stored.
The new Siri app's settings would offer three very clear optionsYou can choose to automatically delete conversations after 30 days, delete them after one year, or keep them indefinitely. If you choose one of the time-limited options, all conversations—and the personal information shared in them—will automatically disappear when the deadline is reached.
This proposal contrasts with what we see in many AI chatbots, where history is retained by default for long periods to train models and personalize responses. In the case of Siri in iOS 27, Apple would impose stricter limits on how system memory works, setting restrictions on what data can be kept and for how long.
The company thus intends for the user to have much more direct control over the retention of your dataThere will be no need to activate a special incognito mode or a temporary chat: history management and scheduled deletion will be part of the app's core experience.
For those who are especially sensitive about privacy and are looking for How to disable AIThis automatic deletion option could be a significant advantage over other AI assistants. Apple's goal is to differentiate itself by demonstrating that it's possible to offer a powerful assistant without the need to accumulate endless histories.
For users in Spain and the rest of Europe, where data protection regulations such as the GDPR are particularly demanding, such an approach could become a determining factor when deciding whether or not to accept the intensive use of an AI assistant integrated into their mobile phone.
Privacy and its own servers: Apple's strategy against the competition
Apple has insisted for years that privacy is one of its main pillars, and with The new Siri in iOS 27 aims to reinforce that imageThe company will rely on its own artificial intelligence platform, Apple Intelligence, and its Private Cloud Compute infrastructure to securely process many of the requests.
Reports indicate that, although Siri will be enhanced by Google Gemini modelsThe processing will not be done by sending all the data directly to Google's servers. Instead, Apple will run much of the work on its own servers, designed as private clouds, with stricter controls over access to the information.
At the moment, it's not entirely clear whether Google will be able to use Siri conversations to train its models, but the sources consulted insist that Apple's intention is to prevent that data from becoming mass training material without a clear framework for protection.
This approach fits with the Cupertino company's strategy of to distance ourselves from AI systems based on intensive data collectioncommon among other major tech companies. Instead of prioritizing personalization at the expense of privacy, Apple seems willing to sacrifice some of that advantage in exchange for maintaining stricter control over sensitive information.
For users in Spain and the rest of Europe, where data protection regulations such as the GDPR are particularly demanding, such an approach could become a determining factor when deciding whether or not to accept the intensive use of an AI assistant integrated into their mobile phone.
Siri in permanent beta (for now) and launching with iOS 27
Another important aspect is that the The new Siri will officially launch with a beta label.In other words, even though iOS 27 will be released to the general public this fall, the assistant will be clearly marked as a feature in the testing phase and under constant evolution.
This wouldn't be the first time Apple has adopted this strategy: Apple Intelligence already debuted in iOS 18 with a public beta badge, and all indications are that the company will repeat the approach while it finishes refining the capabilities of its revamped assistant. In fact, it's said that the development of this new Siri has been delayed by up to two years compared to the initial plans.
The beta versions of iOS 27 would already include a dedicated switch to exit Siri betawhich would allow more conservative users disable the new experience if they don't fully trust it or if they prefer to wait for a more mature edition.
It remains to be seen whether this deactivation will be independent of the Apple Intelligence master switch or linked to it. In any case, the existence of an explicit control to opt out of the beta is a sign that Apple assumes that There may be errors, hallucinations in the model, or unexpected behaviors. in the early stages.
The official presentation of all these new features is scheduled for the WWDC event 2026, which will begin on June 8, where details of both new Siri features and other iOS 27 changes are expected to be revealed, including adjustments to Genmoji and visual improvements such as Liquid Glass.
A more conversational Siri, integrated with Apple Intelligence and Gemini
Beyond history management, the new Siri experience in iOS 27 is designed to make the assistant more user-friendly. much more conversational and flexibleIt will no longer be limited to responding to short commands, but will be able to maintain dialogues with context, remember previous interactions within the configured period, and better adapt responses to what the user is doing.
There is talk of the arrival of modes such as "Search or ask"This would allow users to switch seamlessly between a traditional search and a conversation with AI, without having to jump between apps or menus. It's similar to what other competitors are already attempting, but with the added benefit of Apple's own privacy layer.
The technical basis for all of this would be Apple's Foundational Models, trained in part with Gemini technology. The result would be a Siri 2.0 capable of competing with ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude AI on your Mac in many common tasks: from resolving complex doubts to helping write texts, summarize information or interpret documents.
The new app, by allowing users to upload files and use their voice interchangeably, would reinforce the feeling that Siri is ceasing to be a simple assistant and becoming something more. a centralized AI interaction panel Apple. All of this, however, is done with a more cautious approach than other companies, with memory limits and extended beta processes.
In parallel, iOS 27 would also incorporate improvements to tools like Genmoji, which They will gain proactive features capable of suggesting generative emojis Based on the user's photos or the phrases they write most frequently, it's a demonstration of how Apple wants to insert AI throughout the system without making too much noise.
With this redesign, Apple seems ready to finally take the leap it had been delaying for some time: A completely revamped Siri, with its own app, automatic chat deletion, and a strong focus on privacy., which attempts to balance the power of artificial intelligence with real control over the user's personal data.