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Siri might finally stop feeling like a gatekeeper—and start acting like a switchboard.
For the past year, Apple’s voice assistant has had a single escape hatch when it hit a wall: hand the request over to ChatGPT. That was the deal when Apple Intelligence rolled out in 2024. Useful, sure—but limiting. Now, that constraint may be disappearing.
According to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing a shift in iOS 27 that could quietly reshape how millions interact with AI on their devices. Instead of funneling everything through one partner, Siri may soon let users choose.
The change revolves around something Apple is reportedly calling “Extensions.” Think less overhaul, more opening the doors. If you’ve installed AI apps like Google Gemini or Anthropic’s Claude from the App Store, you’ll be able to enable them inside Siri settings. From there, requests can be routed based on your preference—or maybe even the task itself.
Need sharper answers to complex queries? Gemini might step in. Drafting something nuanced? Claude could take over. Already paying for ChatGPT? Stick with what you know.
Apple’s quiet pivot away from exclusivity
This isn’t just a feature tweak. It signals the end of Apple’s one-lane approach to AI partnerships. Since 2024, OpenAI has effectively been the only third-party brain Siri could lean on. That advantage may soon disappear.
OpenAI isn’t being pushed out—but it’s no longer alone. And in a crowded App Store filled with rapidly evolving AI tools, that changes the competitive landscape overnight.
There’s also a business angle that’s hard to ignore. Apple takes a cut from subscriptions sold through its App Store. More AI apps competing for attention—and monthly fees—could translate into a meaningful boost for Apple’s services revenue.
Meanwhile, a separate effort is unfolding behind the scenes. Apple is reportedly working with Google to integrate Gemini models more deeply into Siri itself. That’s about rebuilding the assistant’s core intelligence. Extensions, on the other hand, are about flexibility—letting apps step in when needed, similar to how third-party keyboards or widgets work today.
If this all comes together, expect an official reveal at WWDC on June 8.
And maybe, finally, a version of Siri that doesn’t pretend it has all the answers—but knows exactly where to find them.
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