I tried the new Siri AI features: here's 3 you'll want to use every day

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I’m pleasantly surprised that Siri AI focuses on fixing the tedious tasks that slow you down. Instead of gimmicks you use once and forget, these updates give Apple's assistant the ability to see your screen and search your files using normal language.They strip the tiny friction points out of your normal daily routine, changing how you handle everything from scrolling to scheduling. Here are the three practical features you will actually use every day.Before diving in You will want to make sure your device can actually run the new assistant. The new Siri AI requires you to be running iOS 27 and requires an iPhone with specialized Apple Intelligence hardware.The compatible iPhones are the iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 lineups. If you have one of these supported devices in your pocket, you can start using these tools now via the iOS 27 beta, or as soon as the public update hits your phone.3 new Siri features you’ll actually use

1. Deep search in Photos

Instead of manually scrolling backward through your library to find a specific memory, you can now filter your entire library using natural, highly specific language. To try this, summon Siri and describe the exact scene you are looking for. For example, you can say "Siri, pull up pictures of me on a cruise ship" and the AI will parse the visual details of your library to isolate those specific images. If you have a hefty photo library, this is an absolute time-saver.