When Apple unveiled its vision for a smarter Siri, the promise was an ambitious one. But due to multiple delays, we are still hoping for a voice assistant that understands personal context, take actions across apps and genuinely help us get things doneThe company spent much of the past year facing criticism after several highly anticipated Siri upgrades failed to arrive on schedule. Meanwhile, rivals like OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini and Anthropic's Claude continued adding new capabilities at a rapid pace.Now, according to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is preparing to showcase a dramatically upgraded Siri at WWDC 2026 — one that looks much more like an AI assistants people are already using every day.If the leaks are accurate, this could be Apple's biggest Siri update since the assistant debuted in 2011.1. Siri could finally become a real AI chatbot

(Image credit: Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)One of the biggest reported changes is that Siri may move beyond simple voice commands and become a true conversational AI assistant.Instead of handling one-off requests, Siri is expected to maintain context across conversations, allowing users to continue discussions without repeatedly restating information. That's a feature ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude users have largely come to expect.The shift would represent a major change in how Apple users interact with Siri. Rather than acting like a voice-controlled search tool, Siri could begin functioning as an AI companion capable of helping users think through problems, organize information and complete tasks.Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.2. A dedicated Siri app may be on the wayAccording to the report, Apple is also developing a standalone Siri experience.Today, Siri largely exists as an overlay that appears when summoned. A dedicated app would give users a persistent place to interact with the assistant, review previous conversations and potentially access more advanced AI features.It's a move that would mirror how consumers currently use ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude on mobile devices.3. Siri may finally understand what's on your screen