Apple unveiled its powerful AI system, Apple Intelligence, at WWDC 2024, integrating it across iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. This upgrade significantly enhances Siri, now supercharged with AI capabilities and ChatGPT support. Here’s how the new Siri is smarter and more useful for Apple users.
Siri’s Enhanced Features with AI and ChatGPT
Redesigned and User-Friendly Interface
Siri’s interface has been revamped for a more user-friendly experience. The iconic circular Siri icon is replaced with an elegant glowing light that wraps around the screen’s edge, making interactions more intuitive.
Smarter and More Context-Aware
With Apple Intelligence, Siri has become smarter, more natural, and highly relevant. It now excels in:
- Providing More Relevant Information: Siri can fetch accurate information from the web and generate images via ChatGPT.
- Conversational Context: Siri follows up on previous queries. For example, if you ask about the weather in Mumbai, you can seamlessly ask for related information like planning a hike.
- Email and App Integration: Siri can read emails and other app content to provide answers. For instance, it can inform you about lunch reservations based on email details and give you an ETA for your destination.
ChatGPT Integration for Enhanced Capabilities
Through its partnership with OpenAI, Apple has integrated ChatGPT into Siri. Users can now:
- Generate Images: Directly ask Siri to create images, which are processed through ChatGPT.
- Answer Complex Queries: For questions beyond Apple’s ecosystem, Siri uses ChatGPT to provide detailed responses without needing to open separate apps.
Improved Utility and Versatility
Siri’s updates make it a versatile assistant:
- Step-by-Step Guidance: Siri offers direct answers and steps for tasks like scheduling emails, without redirecting to external articles.
- Type to Siri: Double-tap at the bottom of the screen to type queries, ideal for quiet environments.
Availability and Compatibility
The supercharged Siri will be available to the public with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia this fall. Developers can access the beta update now, although not all features are currently available. Note that Apple Intelligence, powering the new Siri, is exclusive to Pro iPhones, meaning some features may not be available on non-Pro devices.
Stay tuned for the public release and experience the smarter, more capable Siri designed to streamline your everyday tasks and enhance your Apple ecosystem.