Apple Plans to Transform Siri Into a Fully Capable AI Agent

A New Phase in Apple’s AI Strategy

Apple is actively working to radically expand Siri’s capabilities. Internal processes suggest that in the future, Siri will no longer be limited to executing voice commands; it will evolve into a full-fledged "agent" capable of independently performing complex tasks across both Apple’s own applications and third-party software.

Reports indicate that Apple CEO John Ternus has urged Craig Federighi, head of the AI division, to accelerate the Siri roadmap. While Federighi has already managed to create a functional AI assistant in a short time, the company's leadership recognises the need to increase the pace to keep up with market leaders like OpenAI’s Dots and Meta’s Muse.

What to Expect in iOS

Siri's functionality will be updated in two stages over the coming months. In the first phase, arriving with the iOS 27.3 update, the assistant will gain access to Apple’s native applications. Users will be able to use Siri to edit photos—such as cropping or rotating them—and automatically organise Safari tabs. This step will make Siri more intuitive within the Apple ecosystem.

A more significant change is planned for the spring, when Siri will begin integrating with third-party applications. This means users will be able to task the assistant with operations such as ordering food via Grubhub or booking a restaurant table using OpenTable. This feature will transform Siri from a basic voice assistant into a practical digital agent.

The Long-Term Goal: Autonomous AI Agents

Apple’s ultimate goal is more ambitious: granting Siri "agentic" capabilities. Current competitor systems, such as Grok, Dots, and Muse, distinguish themselves by their ability to track goals, make independent decisions, and execute tasks without constant user intervention. Apple’s strategy is evolving in this exact direction.

It is expected that by next year, Siri will be able to perform long-term tasks, where the assistant determines the necessary steps to achieve a goal on its own. Market demands and consumer expectations are forcing Apple to make this technological leap as quickly as possible.

For users in Georgia, these developments are significant, as the Apple ecosystem is widely used in the country. Transforming Siri into an agent will greatly simplify daily digital routines, provided the company ensures global availability and linguistic adaptation. For our technological environment, this means smarter and more productive smartphones that can genuinely handle certain tasks on our behalf.