Apple is preparing to expand its AI-powered Siri with the upcoming iOS 27 update, bringing a redesigned assistant to a limited set of iPhone models.
The new Siri is expected to be among the highlights of Apple's upcoming event in California, where the company is also set to unveil its latest iPhones. The iOS 27 update was first previewed at WWDC 2026 in June, while subsequent beta versions have offered a look at the revamped Siri.
These iPhones will support Siri AI
While iOS 27 will be available across a wider range of compatible iPhones, the new Siri AI features will require more powerful hardware. According to the information available, the supported models are:
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 16
iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 17
iPhone Air
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple's AI capabilities are hardware-intensive, which means not every iPhone that receives iOS 27 will necessarily get access to the full Siri experience.
Some features may need newer hardware
The most advanced Apple AI features, particularly those involving on-device processing, are expected to have additional hardware requirements.
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max are among the models positioned to support these capabilities, while upcoming iPhone 18 Pro models are also expected to offer the hardware needed for the company's more demanding AI functions.
What will the new Siri do?
The redesigned Siri has been developed using Apple's foundational AI models and is intended to offer a more conversational experience.
Users will be able to activate Siri through the Dynamic Island and interact with it using follow-up questions without repeatedly saying "Siri". The assistant is also expected to handle personal queries and perform tasks beyond traditional voice commands.
The new AI capabilities will include functions such as generating and editing images, along with other tasks that are designed to make Siri more useful in everyday interactions.
With iOS 27, Apple is therefore positioning Siri as a more capable AI assistant rather than simply a voice-based tool.