Apple opens its new Siri AI through the iOS 27 public beta

Apple is making its biggest Siri overhaul available beyond developers through the iOS 27 public beta. TechCrunch says the new Siri can access on-device information such as emails, photos, messages, and screen context, while also grounding answers in broader world knowledge. The assistant runs through Apple Intelligence, Apple foundation models, and Private Cloud Compute, giving Apple a wider real-world test before the fall release.

Key details: Apple released the redesigned Siri AI in the iOS 27 public beta, The assistant can use device context and world knowledge, The feature spans iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, CarPlay, AirPods, Apple TV, and Vision Pro.

Why it matters: Apple is finally putting its redesigned assistant in front of normal users, which makes Siri AI a live platform test rather than a conference promise.