Apple is reportedly preparing a significant change to its voice assistant by opening Apple Inc.’s Siri to third-party artificial intelligence assistants. The development is expected to be part of the upcoming iOS 27 update and is aimed at strengthening Apple’s position in the AI space, according to a report by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg.
The update may allow users to access external AI chatbots such as OpenAI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Anthropic’s Claude directly through Siri, extending beyond the current limited integration model.
Siri overhaul and AI integration
Apple is working on a broader redesign of Siri as part of its Apple Intelligence platform. The assistant, which has been in use for nearly 15 years, is expected to gain enhanced support for external AI services.
At present, Siri can forward certain queries to ChatGPT through an existing partnership with OpenAI. With iOS 27, Apple is reportedly planning to extend this capability to multiple AI providers rather than relying on a single integration.
Extensions system and user interaction
A new “Extensions” system is being developed to allow AI chatbot apps installed via the App Store to integrate with Siri and other Apple Intelligence features across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This system enables users to manage supported AI services from settings, allows installed AI apps to handle Siri-triggered requests, and lets users select which AI assistant processes a query.
A dedicated App Store section may also assist users in adding compatible AI services. Users would be able to invoke Siri and choose an AI service for each request, such as ChatGPT, Gemini, or Claude, depending on installed apps, instead of relying on a single default integration.
Ecosystem changes and App Store revenue impact
The update is expected to extend across Apple’s ecosystem, with reports indicating development of a dedicated Siri app interface, closer integration between Siri and Spotlight search, and new entry points such as “Ask Siri” and “Write with Siri.” These changes aim to create more unified AI interactions across iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.
Opening Siri to third-party AI services may also support Apple’s services revenue. By enabling integrations through the App Store, Apple could benefit from subscriptions associated with these AI platforms. The company already supports payment processing for ChatGPT premium tiers within its ecosystem, and similar mechanisms could be applied to other AI providers integrated with Siri.
Industry competition context
The move places Siri alongside other AI assistants in the market, where multiple platforms operate concurrently. Competitors such as Microsoft Corporation with Copilot, Amazon.com Inc. with Alexa, and Meta Platforms Inc. with Meta AI continue to expand their AI capabilities.
Allowing multiple external AI assistants could give users more options while aligning Apple with broader trends toward interoperable AI ecosystems.
Availability and outlook
Apple is expected to share further details about its AI roadmap at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8. The company may preview aspects of iOS 27 and its AI-related features during the event, though the final implementation could still change before release.
If deployed, the Extensions system and multi-assistant support would represent a notable update to Siri, enabling integration with services such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude while allowing users to choose between different AI assistants within Apple’s ecosystem.