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I tested iOS 26 Siri against iOS 27 Siri AI in my car
In a recent side-by-side comparison, the upcoming Siri AI in iOS 27 was tested against its predecessor in iOS 26 to evaluate improvements, especially in a driving context. While both versions handled simple requests similarly, Siri AI outperformed in more complex scenarios, demonstrating improved responsiveness and accuracy. However, being still in beta, the new version experienced some limitations, such as timing out on multi-part requests, emphasizing the need for further refinements before its official rollout.
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Published 21 Jul 2026, 14:00 UTC3 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Siri AI in iOS 27 shows promising improvements over iOS 26.
- Both Siri versions handle simple tasks comparably.
- Siri AI excels in complex and nuanced requests.
- Some issues persist in Siri AI's beta version.
- iOS 27's official release is slated for September.
Interesting facts
- Testing involved using both iPhone models with different iOS versions.
- Siri AI requires newer iPhone models for optimal performance.
- The public beta allows broader access without a waitlist.