What will iOS 27's 'completely redesigned Siri' be like? It will evolve into a standalone app, an AI agent that can handle tasks across multiple apps.
Apple is planning to upgrade its camera app and revamp Siri in iOS 27 , which is scheduled for release in the fall of 2026. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, who is well-versed in Apple-related leaks, has reported on what these plans entail.
Apple Plans Customizable iPhone Camera App, Siri Overhaul: iOS 27 - Bloomberg
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-05-12/ios-27-apple-plans-customizable-iphone-camera-app-siri-overhaul
iOS 27's 'completely rebuilt' Siri will include a new system-wide search gesture: report - 9to5Mac
https://9to5mac.com/2026/05/12/ios-27s-completely-rebuilt-siri-will-include-a-new-system-wide-search-gesture-report/
Apple holds its annual developer conference, WWDC, every June, and WWDC26 is scheduled for June 8, 2026. At WWDC, Apple announces the latest versions of its operating systems (OS) each year, and these new OSs are released around the fall of the same year. At WWDC25, held in 2025, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, watchOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and visionOS 26 were announced.
Summary of Apple's annual developer conference 'WWDC25' keynote address, featuring a wealth of new information including 'iOS 26' and the new 'Liquid Glass' design - GIGAZINE
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reports that iOS 27, scheduled for release in 2026, will feature an upgraded camera app. The new camera app will allow users to freely choose which features are displayed and where they are placed. According to information Gurman obtained from sources, the camera app will allow users to freely arrange control functions such as flash, exposure, timer, and resolution.
The options that can be changed include not only existing features but also depth of field and exposure. Therefore, the informant explained that this change should not only provide a personalized experience for users but also be an attractive upgrade for professional users. However, since this upgrade has not yet been officially announced, the informant requested anonymity.
In addition, iOS 27 is expected to bring significant design changes to several apps, including the digital assistant Siri, the system search function, the native browser Safari, the AI image generation function Image Playground , and the weather app. Apple is also planning design changes that will affect the entire system, such as new animations and a redesigned tab bar.
Siri is evolving from a voice assistant into an always-on AI agent that can access users' personal information and perform actions across multiple apps. It has been reported for some time that Siri will evolve into an AI agent capable of performing tasks across multiple apps.
iOS 18 enables Siri to leverage AI for more flexible and seamless access to individual app features - GIGAZINE
Furthermore, Siri will be reborn as a chat AI capable of two-way conversations, similar to ChatGPT and Gemini. The new Siri will be placed on Dynamic Island , which Apple first added in 2022, and when the user says a wake word or long-presses the power button, a large Siri animation will appear in the top center of the iPhone screen, allowing for interaction.
You can also launch System Search by swiping down from the top center of the screen. When System Search is launched, a 'Search or Ask a Question' bar appears in Dynamic Island, and when the user interacts with Siri, they can swipe down on the transparent result cards to enter a chatbot conversation mode similar to a text message thread.
This interface includes inline mini-app cards for displaying results such as weather, to-dos, and notes. However, while the 'Search or Ask a Question' bar is similar to the existing iPhone system search function, Spotlight, it allows you to view more advanced results and additional data from within apps. You can also tap the 'Search or Ask a Question' bar to switch between using Siri or your voice assistant.
Furthermore, the 'Search or Ask a Question' bar will also allow the use of third-party AI such as ChatGPT and Gemini. A microphone icon for voice mode is also expected to be placed to the right of the 'Search or Ask a Question' bar. The availability of Gemini on iPhones is also evident from the multi-year agreement between Apple and Google regarding the use of Gemini.
Apple signs multi-year agreement to use Google's Gemini, Elon Musk criticizes it as 'unfair concentration of rights' - GIGAZINE
For the first time, Siri is a standalone app, and the launch screen displays a vertical grid summarizing past conversations with Siri, which users can tap to return to previous conversations. In addition, there is a search bar for searching past conversations, a text box for entering text, a '+' button for uploading images and documents, and a microphone button to enable voice input mode.
Safari now features a new start page with four tabs at the top. Each tab can display 'Favorites,' 'Bookmarks,' 'Saved Articles List,' and 'Browsing History.'
The weather app now includes a new 'Weather Conditions' panel on the main page for specific cities, allowing users to switch between tabs to view data points such as temperature, precipitation, and wind speed. Currently, however, users need to navigate to a different page within the app to access this information.
Apple's native image generation app, Image Playground, has been completely redesigned, and previously generated images will now be displayed on a grid on the main screen. The previously generated images displayed on the main screen will have rounded corners, and the 'New Image' button will be replaced with a simple '+' button. Apple is also reportedly testing an upgraded AI model to improve the accuracy of image generation.
Furthermore, Apple plans to reposition the search bar in some apps, which is currently located at the bottom of the screen, to match the position in other apps. This change will affect apps such as Podcasts, Apple TV, Music, Health, and News, where the search bar is currently located in the bottom right corner of the screen.
Apple has already adjusted the App Store UI in iOS 26.4, so that when a user activates the on-screen keyboard, the keys now slide up from the bottom of the iPhone interface with a new animation.
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