Apple plans to introduce App Intents with the enhanced Siri in the spring season upcoming
Apple is set to revolutionise voice command interactions with devices, as the tech giant plans to launch a major AI-infused upgrade for Siri next year. The upgrade, expected to be released alongside iOS 26.4 in spring 2026, will introduce a new App Intents feature that allows users to control and operate apps entirely via voice commands.
The App Intents framework enables Siri to not only open apps but to interact deeply with them, performing complex tasks such as searching for photos, editing and sharing them, posting comments on social media, logging in to services, or ordering from apps like Amazon. This system eliminates the need for Shortcuts or scripts.
Apple is currently testing this feature with major third-party apps, including Uber, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and others, to ensure smooth operation and accuracy.
The system's potential to handle high-stakes scenarios with precision, especially in sensitive categories like health and banking, is a key focus for Apple engineers. Tighter controls and extensive testing with large companies are underway before this feature sees a public rollout.
This upgrade marks a significant shift for Siri, aiming to make it a true voice-first assistant capable of executing complex, cross-app commands. It also underpins future Apple products such as smart displays and tabletop robots, reflecting a strategic push to catch up with competitors in AI-driven voice assistance.
With the new Siri, users will be able to use their voices to give complex, cross-app commands, making interactions with their devices more seamless.
However, Apple remains cautious due to the technical challenges in ensuring this system's reliability across a wide app ecosystem and sensitive use cases.
The new Siri upgrade is anticipated to make voice commands more sophisticated and versatile. If successful, it could surpass competing voice assistants like Gemini.
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- The upcoming AI-infused upgrade for Siri on Apple devices will introduce a new App Intents feature, allowing voice commands to control and operate various apps, making interactions more seamless.
- The App Intents framework for Siri enables deep interaction with apps, eliminating the need for Shortcuts or scripts, and performing complex tasks such as editing photos, posting comments, logging in to services, or ordering from apps like Amazon.
- Apple is currently testing this feature with major third-party apps, including Uber, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram, and others, to ensure smooth operation and accuracy in sensitive categories like health and banking.
- This upgrade marks a significant shift for Siri, aiming to make it a true voice-first assistant capable of executing complex, cross-app commands, and underpins future Apple products like smart displays and tabletop robots.
- Given the technical challenges in ensuring this system's reliability across a wide app ecosystem and sensitive use cases, Apple remains cautious, and extensive testing and tighter controls are underway before this feature sees a public rollout.
