Apple enables Siri AI actions in third-party apps via iOS 27.3
Apple has begun rolling out iOS 27.3, which allows Siri AI to perform actions across third-party applications. The update, currently available in a Developer Preview, enables developers to integrate Siri’s new features into "all apps." This integration allows the voice assistant to use personal context, process natural language, and leverage on-screen awareness to complete user requests without…
Key points
- iOS 27.3 Developer Preview allows Siri AI to act in all third-party apps.
- New "app skills" feature lets developers combine multiple tasks into one action.
- Siri AI gains expanded capabilities in Apple's own apps like Mail, Maps, and Safari.
The update also introduces an "app skills" feature, allowing third-party developers to bundle multiple tasks into single actions. Apple provided an example where a user could request a ride, track it via Live Activity, and change the pickup location using a single voice command. Apple is also expanding these capabilities to its own suite of apps, including Calendar, Mail, Maps, and Safari, enabling tasks like finding previously visited locations or archiving old files.
This move marks a significant expansion from previous, more limited third-party integrations. Users can now ask Siri AI directly what it can do within each specific app to discover these new functionalities.
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Apple starts giving Siri AI access to third-party apps
The Verge AI · 3 November 2026
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