Siri Is Getting a Brand New App Experience This Year

Apple’s making some big changes to Siri with a complete app redesign, customizable voice settings, and a chat-style interface. These updates are set to launch later this year with iOS 27.

What’s Actually Changing

Siri’s been pretty much the same for years: you ask a question, and it responds with a quick answer or card. That’s about to change. As Engadget reports, Siri will now function more like a typical AI chatbot, similar to ChatGPT or Google Gemini. You’ll be able to ask follow-up questions and enjoy more detailed, back-and-forth conversations.

Instead of just popping up on your screen for a moment and then vanishing, you’ll access Siri like an app. You can scroll through your conversation history and ask follow-up questions just like you would with a friend via text.

You’ll Be Able to Change How Siri Sounds

Apple’s also introducing a “brand new voice experience.” This feature allows users to customize Siri’s tone and speaking speed. According to MacRumors, you can adjust how energetic or calm Siri sounds, and control the pace at which it speaks.

Think of it as tweaking the bass and treble on your speaker, but for Siri’s personality. If you prefer quick, straightforward answers, you can speed it up. If you find Siri’s current speed a bit too fast, you can slow it down.

AirPods Are Getting an Upgrade Too

Alongside the Siri updates, iOS 27 will also introduce a customizable EQ (equalizer) for AirPods. As Engadget reports, users will finally have the option to tune their AirPods’ sound profile manually, rather than just using Apple’s preset options.

These updates suggest Apple is aiming for a more personalized experience across its audio and AI products. It makes sense that both Siri and AirPods are getting these enhancements at the same time.

What This Means

If you’ve felt like Siri couldn’t hold a candle to ChatGPT or Gemini for real conversations, Apple is addressing that. The new app experience means you won’t lose your conversation just because Siri’s overlay disappears. You’ll be able to keep the discussion going.

The voice customization feature, while smaller, is quite handy. If you use Siri while driving or cooking — times when you can’t look at your phone — controlling the pace can help you follow along more easily. You can speed Siri up for quick tasks or slow it down for detailed instructions.

For AirPods users, the custom EQ is a feature Android headphone users have enjoyed for years. It’s a simple improvement that eliminates the need for third-party audio apps.

All in all, these changes indicate Apple’s working to close the gap between Siri and its competitors, while also making the iPhone experience feel more personal and adjustable.

What People Are Saying

“Finally. Siri as an actual app you can scroll through is what it should have been years ago. The chatbot overlay thing never made sense for complex questions.”

— u/threadbare_pixels, Reddit r/apple

“The voice pace slider is underrated. Siri talks way too fast when it reads long messages. Can’t wait for this.”

— YouTube comment on 9to5Mac’s WWDC 2026 recap video

What To Watch

• iOS 27 public beta: Apple usually launches public betas in July. Expect early impressions of the new Siri app experience in the next few weeks.
• Full iOS 27 launch: The official release typically happens in September, coinciding with new iPhone hardware. That’s when most users will experience these features for the first time.
• Siri vs. competitors: Watch whether the chatbot-style interface makes Siri more useful compared to ChatGPT and Gemini, or if it’s mainly a cosmetic upgrade. Real-world testing will reveal the truth.
• Tim Cook transition: WWDC 2026 could mark a significant moment in Apple’s leadership. This new Siri direction might reflect long-term strategic goals under upcoming leadership.