Apple is giving its digital assistant, Siri, a major upgrade with the introduction of Apple Intelligence in iOS 18. After years of user feedback about Siri’s limitations, Apple is now promising a smarter, more intuitive assistant that will change how you interact with your iPhone.
One of the most exciting updates is Siri’s integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This allows Siri to tap into ChatGPT’s vast knowledge to answer more complex questions.
For example, if you ask Siri for meal ideas using ingredients from your garden, it will automatically consult ChatGPT to generate recipe suggestions. Best of all, you don’t need a ChatGPT account to use this feature, though you’ll need to grant Siri permission to access it.
Apple is also improving Siri’s ability to understand natural language. Whether you fumble your words or change your mind mid-sentence, Siri will still understand your request. You can now ask follow-up questions without repeating the context, making conversations with Siri feel more natural and fluid.
In addition to voice commands, Siri now offers a “type to Siri” option. This is perfect for situations where speaking aloud isn’t possible, like in quiet spaces or noisy environments. Just tap the button, and Siri will read and respond to your typed questions.
Siri is also becoming more knowledgeable about Apple’s products. Now, you can ask Siri how to use features on your iPhone or Mac, and it will provide clear, step-by-step instructions.
Looking ahead, Siri will soon be able to understand your personal context, making it even more helpful. For example, it will be able to pull up a recipe from a recent conversation or find your passport number from your email when booking a flight. Siri’s integration across apps will also make tasks like editing and sharing photos easier.
With these changes, Siri is set to become a more powerful and personal assistant.
