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January 24, 2026, 11:46 AM EST. Apple plans a major Siri overhaul with iOS 27, turning the assistant into an AI chatbot capable of internet search, image generation, and file analysis. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the shift could ship by September alongside the iPhone 18, following historical launch patterns, and be unveiled at WWDC in June. The update would deeply integrate the AI into iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and allow Siri to use personal data-calendar entries and messages-to complete tasks in a new chat interface. The tool would also be woven into Music, Podcasts, and Mail apps. The plan signals Apple's aim to catch up in AI features that rivals have offered for years. Details remain fluid, and Apple has not commented publicly on timing.