Apple has been under pressure to catch up in the AI race. At WWDC 2026, the company unveiled a major overhaul to Siri, now powered by advanced Apple Intelligence. According to <Bloomberg News’ hands-on review of iOS 27 and macOS 27 betas, the results are solid — reliable for the first time in years — but not revolutionary. Hands-On with the New Siri AI: Reliable, Contextual, and Finally Useful The revamped Siri features a dedicated app with a ChatGPT-like chat interface, supporting both voice and text input. It integrates deeply with your personal data — messages, calendars, photos, Safari history — for context-aware responses. Multi-step tasks across apps work more smoothly, and it syncs conversations across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Mark Gurman’s assessment sums it up well: it’s “just good enough” to ease Apple’s AI crisis. It delivers on promises from two years ago, performs reliably for everyday tasks, and acts as a capable on-device copilot. Early testers praise the glowing orb design, screen awareness, and privacy-focused on-device processing. However, it still lags behind the most cutting-edge models from OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic in raw intelligence. Key improvements in iOS 27/macOS 27: • Natural, multi-turn conversations It requires an iPhone 15 Pro or later (same as current Apple Intelligence), with public betas expected in July and a full release this fall. iOS 27 Hints Strongly at the Foldable iPhone The software betas contain clear references to folding hardware and UI adaptations for flexible, larger displays. This points to an iPhone Fold launching around 2027, likely starting at $2,000 to compete with Samsung’s foldables. Expect optimized apps, new multitasking gestures, and durability-focused features.
Touch-Screen MacBook Incoming? macOS 27 betas also hint at touchscreen support, fueling speculation about a touch-enabled MacBook. This could bridge the gap between iPad and Mac workflows, potentially featuring a touchscreen keyboard area or full display interactivity. Apple has long resisted touch on Macs to avoid cannibalizing iPads, but the software groundwork suggests change is coming.
The Bigger Picture Apple isn’t trying to out-innovate the AI leaders with flashy new models. Instead, it’s doubling down on privacy, ecosystem integration, and reliability — areas where it already excels. The new Siri should feel like a helpful daily assistant rather than a gimmick, which could be enough to calm investors and users. The real story for hardware enthusiasts is the preparation for big form-factor changes: a foldable iPhone and potentially a touchscreen MacBook. iOS 27 and macOS 27 are laying the software foundation for Apple’s next hardware era. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post Apple’s new Siri AI ‘just good enough’ to steady the ship, as foldable iPhone and touchscreen MacBook loom appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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