The brand new iOS 27 Siri AI experiences will not be coming to users in the European Union at the same time as everyone else. In a company press release that directly blames the Digital Markets Act, Apple says iPhone and iPad users in the EU will have to wait longer for Siri AI.
However, Siri AI will be launching on Mac, Apple Vision Pro and Apple Watch in the EU, as those platforms are not subject to the same gatekeeper requirements …
Impacted features include the new Siri, updated writing tools, Siri mode in the Camera app, and more.
As of right now, Apple does not have a timeline as to when it will be able to launch these features in the EU.
Siri AI necessitates deep access to user data and system functionality. The EU will not let Apple launch these features until it is possible for third-party AI providers to also offer similar functionality. While Apple can ensure that Siri handles user data in a privacy-preserving way, it cannot guarantee the same for other companies looking to integrate.