Siri just got a major AI upgrade — here are 5 things to try first
From finding files to recommending restaurants, here are some neat ways to take advantage of the new power of Siri AI.
The latest iOS 27 has brought a significant AI upgrade to Siri, Apple's voice assistant. Siri has evolved from a mere novelty to a highly useful tool, catching up with other AI tech like Amazon's Alexa and Google's Home Assistant. With Apple Intelligence, Siri has become more aware of personal context, pulling information from your iPhone's contacts, messages, emails, and calendar. Here are some practical applications of this upgraded AI.
Firstly, if you have similar music tastes to your friends, you can ask Siri for a song recommendation from a group chat. Siri can pull a Spotify link from your shared messages, making it easy to play the recommended track. Note that WhatsApp isn't yet updated for Siri AI, so this feature may not work with WhatsApp links.
Secondly, planning your day ahead is easier with Siri AI. You can ask, "Show me my meetings for this week," and Siri will highlight your appointments and help you plan your schedule. Remember to enable each Calendar individually in your Settings app to avoid missing important meetings.
Thirdly, Siri's new on-screen awareness allows it to find restaurants based on user reviews and user-provided information. You can ask Siri to recommend restaurants, narrow down the search to specific food types, and even translate a menu using Visual Intelligence.
Fourthly, finding photos in your Photo Library can be a time-consuming task, but with Siri AI, you can ask, "All of the photos from the beach in Altea," and it will surface the relevant images. This feature also integrates with the latest editing options, allowing you to ask Siri to "extend this image" and fill the background with generative AI.
Lastly, managing files has never been more straightforward. If you've misplaced a file, Siri can help you locate it. Ask Siri to find a specific screenshot or identify the latest version of a file, and it will provide the information across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
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