A hidden feature suggests Apple might let you replace Siri with Claude or ChatGPT in iPhone and macOS
The Extensions Framework offers a dedicated Settings area that lets users choose their preferred backend model to provide Siri with writing tools and image generation capabilities. Siri would act as an intermediary, receiving voice commands or text input from the user and routing them to the selected model provider. Read Entire Article
Apple may soon allow users to replace the Siri virtual assistant with third-party AI models such as Claude or ChatGPT, according to recent reports. The new Siri architecture includes a private Extensions Framework that enables users to select their preferred backend model for Siri to use. This feature is currently being tested on iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, which are being rolled out to compatible devices.
Users can access the feature through the dedicated Settings area in the Extensions Framework, where they can choose their preferred AI model for tasks like writing and image generation. When a user interacts with Siri, the virtual assistant would route the request to the selected model provider, which would then process the query and provide the answer.
If the task is more complex, the third-party model can even complete it independently and return the results to Siri for presentation. While the feature is not yet available to the general public, the EU's Digital Markets Act is pushing for greater flexibility in AI chatbots, which may prompt Apple to adopt this feature in the near future.
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