Apple Expands Siri AI Capabilities and Moves Toward Paid Services
A New Phase for Siri AI Developers
Apple has officially announced that it is opening Siri AI capabilities to all application developers. Through the newly introduced Developer Preview, any app can now integrate its content and actions into the Siri ecosystem. This update is currently available in beta testing for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS version 27.3.
Previously, Siri integration was limited to categories pre-defined by Apple. The new system, based on App Intents technology, allows developers to create fully customised actions. For example, users will be able to book restaurant tables, order products, or track package deliveries directly through voice commands.
Smart Skills and Intuitive Control
Apple has also introduced a feature called "Skills," which allows developers to teach Siri how to combine multiple actions into a single, complex request. Furthermore, Siri AI will now be able to search for any item within the Spotlight search index, a task previously restricted to Apple-defined categories.
According to the company, users will no longer need to mention the app name for every request. This is particularly convenient when an app is already open on the screen or running in the background. Apple has already begun implementing these capabilities across 15 of its own applications, including Mail, Maps, Photos, and Safari.
Paid Model and Restrictions
Alongside these updates, Apple confirmed that certain AI features relying on server capacity will be subject to daily limits. This applies to Siri AI, photo editing tools, Image Playground, and cloud-based models. The company’s official statement indicates that expanded access to these features will become a paid service in the future.
It is not yet known how much this service will cost or when the payment system will launch. It is important to note that Siri AI remains unavailable on Apple operating systems within the European Union, though the company states it is in active negotiations with European regulators. Additionally, these features are not available to users under the age of 13.
The first integrations will become available to users in the coming months, with app submissions to the App Store beginning in the spring. This move marks a significant turning point for Apple as the company seeks to transform Siri from a simple voice assistant into a central platform for application management.