Key facts
- Siri AI, Apple's overhaul of its virtual assistant, is not automatically included with the iOS 27 update.
- Users must join a waitlist to try the beta version of Siri AI.
- Siri AI requires an iPhone 15 Pro or 15 Pro Max, an iPhone 16 model, or later.
- The feature is unavailable in the European Union and mainland China.
- Wait times for access vary, with some users reporting between four and 48 hours.
- Once approved, Siri AI downloads automatically.
Apple's latest iOS 27 update, released on Monday, includes a highly anticipated overhaul of its virtual assistant, Siri AI. However, the advanced AI capabilities are not automatically available to all users. Eligible iPhone owners must first join a waitlist through their device's settings to access the beta version.
Once enabled, Siri AI is designed to integrate information across various applications, enabling actions such as retrieving hotel confirmations from screenshots or suggesting restaurants based on group chat discussions and dietary preferences. To enroll, users need to update to iOS 27, navigate to Settings, tap Siri, select 'Try Siri AI (Beta)', choose a voice, complete voice enrollment, review privacy settings, and join the queue.