Here are 100+ things Siri AI can do on your iPhone

Ryan Christoffel· Sep 17, 2026 · 5:49 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 1 view

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iOS 27 introduces a significantly upgraded Siri AI that expands the assistant's capabilities beyond its previous limited functions. Journalist David Pogue tested the new system with 125 different prompts and found that Siri successfully handled almost all of them. The article highlights specific improvements, such as cross-app data retrieval and context-aware responses, while noting that some third-party integrations may require app updates for full compatibility.

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▪iOS 27 launched with a new Siri AI that represents a major upgrade over the previous version.
▪David Pogue conducted 125 tests on the new Siri AI and reported that it succeeded in nearly every instance.
▪Examples of successful tasks include generating lists from multiple apps and identifying specific details without explicit user context.
▪Some features, such as sending Venmo payments, may not work perfectly until third-party developers update their apps for iOS 27 compatibility.

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