Apple is preparing a major overhaul of its Siri assistant, with the updated version set to ship alongside iOS 27. The changes are described as a full redesign of the assistant's capabilities on iPhone. Further details on specific features and timing have not been fully outlined.
Apple has launched a feature called Apple Reference Image that helps users check whether a photo has been altered, including changes produced by generative AI tools. The capability is aimed at giving people more confidence about an image's authenticity. Apple has not yet detailed exactly how the check works or which devices will support it.
Apple's chief executive John Ternus argued that the iPhone remains the strongest option for AI features, pointing to the company's on-device models. He said running models locally gives users better privacy protection. The remarks position Apple's hardware as its main AI differentiator.