More intuitive than ever iOS 27s new AI voice controls could finally make Siri feel smart

Date:
Thu, 21 May 2026 10:40:12 +0000

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Recent accessibility upgrades might hint at agentic AI powers coming to Siri in iOS 27.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Apples Siri assistant is due a sizeable upgrade this summer Apple has unveiled AI features for its Voice Control accessibility tool This could hint at agentic powers coming to Siri
in iOS 27 Apple is widely expected to relaunch Siri at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 8, powering up the virtual assistant
with long-overdue artificial intelligence (AI) smarts. We dont know exactly how all of those new features will work yet, but Apple might have just given us a fascinating demo that hints at potential agentic capabilities for Apples devices.

That clue came as part of Apples recent round-up of new accessibility
features powered by Apple Intelligence . Apple described the announcement as
a preview, which suggests the features might arrive as part of iOS 27 later this year. While Apple revealed many upcoming features, one has caught the
eye more than the others. Its called Voice Control, and as the name suggests, it lets you operate your Apple device simply by speaking to it. This feature itself isnt new, and previously, you had to be quite specific, remembering
the exact name or location of the on-screen element you wanted to control. Latest Videos From You may like Siris AI overhaul will be different to Apples rivals but unfinished Apple is reinventing Siri to catch up to ChatGPT iOS
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But with Apple Intelligence soon to be part of the equation, everything will change. As Apple explained, Voice Control will be empowered by natural language, making it more intuitive than ever. The iOS 27 update will allow
for more flexibility with how you use Voice Control: saying things like tap the guide about best restaurants or tap the purple folder will work where
they wouldnt have done before. And that could have a massive impact on Siri. The original promise of Apple Intelligence (Image credit: Apple) Right now, Siri feels pretty limited in what it can do, especially when you compare it
to some of the best AI agents that can carry out tasks on your behalf. But if Apples accessibility preview is anything to go by, that might change soon.

Imagine being able to tell Siri exactly what you want without having to worry about using the exact terms and phrases that it understands, then seeing Siri go off and complete those jobs for you. Its the original promise of Apple Intelligence when it was unveiled back in 2024, when Apple told us that Siri will be able to learn your personal context, work within apps and understand whats on your screen. None of those capabilities are here yet, but as the Voice Control upgrade implies, they could be just around the corner.

Well know for sure when WWDC kicks off on June 8 , but Ive got a good feeling about whats to come. If Apples accessibility news piece is anything to go by, we might finally get the AI-powered Siri we were promised almost two years ago. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds. Todays best iPhone deals Apple iPhone 17 $599.99 View See all prices Apple iPhone 17 Pro $1,329 View See all prices Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max $1,199.99 View See all prices Apple iPhone Air $999.99 View See all prices Apple iPhone 17e $599.99 View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices



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