Apple's Siri in iOS 18 to Get Major AI Overhaul by 2025
By 2025, Apple’s Siri will control apps via voice commands in iOS 18, enhancing user interaction and efficiency.
Revolutionizing User Interaction
Apple’s upcoming AI overhaul for Siri in iOS 18 promises a groundbreaking shift in how users interact with their devices. By 2025, Siri will be able to control individual app functions through voice commands, streamlining tasks and making iOS devices more user-friendly. This enhancement, detailed by insiders and sources close to Apple, is set to leverage advanced AI technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and possibly elements from OpenAI’s ChatGPT[1][2].
How It Works
The core of this upgrade lies in Siri’s ability to recognize and repeat actions within apps based on user interaction. For instance, users can show Siri how to perform a task once, and then Siri will be able to replicate that task independently. This is made possible through AI that learns from user behavior, allowing Siri to handle tasks like editing photos, booking rides, sending emails, and managing documents with precision[3][4].
Apple’s Strategic Focus
Apple Inc., headquartered in Cupertino, California, is at the forefront of this innovation. The company has rearchitected Siri’s software using LLMs, enhancing its capability to understand and execute complex voice commands. Initially, these functionalities will be limited to Apple’s own apps, such as Notes, Photos, and Mail, but plans are in place to extend this to third-party apps in the future[5].
Implications for Developers
To accommodate these changes, Apple will introduce new tools for app developers at the WWDC 2024. These tools are designed to help developers integrate their apps with the new Siri functionalities, ensuring a seamless user experience. This means that developers will need to adapt their apps to be compatible with Siri’s enhanced capabilities, which could involve significant updates to their software[6].
Privacy and Security
A notable aspect of Siri’s AI upgrade is Apple’s commitment to privacy and security. Basic AI tasks will be processed on-device, while more complex tasks will rely on Apple’s cloud servers, ensuring that user data remains secure. Apple plans to use its M2 Ultra and upcoming M4 chips, along with Secure Enclave technology, to protect data from unauthorized access. This approach not only enhances performance but also builds trust with users who are increasingly concerned about data privacy[7].
Future Prospects
While the initial release of iOS 18 will showcase some of Siri’s new capabilities, the full extent of the AI upgrade will be available in a later update in 2025. This phased approach allows developers and users to gradually adapt to the new functionalities. As Apple continues to refine Siri’s AI capabilities, the digital assistant is expected to handle multiple commands simultaneously and perform complex tasks, making it a central feature of iOS devices[8].