Why Apple enthusiasts should try Siri AI now

Apple released public betas of iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 on Monday, allowing enthusiasts to test the new Siri AI. The updated assistant is more functional and reliable than before, though it does not match the accuracy of frontier AI models like ChatGPT or Claude. Users are advised to install the beta on non-essential devices.

pple's public betas for the new software that will power iPhone, Mac, and iPad have arrived, and that means more people can try out the new version of Siri. Spoiler: The new Siri AI is better, and it's worth trying if you're an Apple enthusiast. Just know the caveats before you install it on everyday devices. On Monday, Apple released https://beta.apple.com/ the public beta versions of iOS 27, macOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27. That means anyone can download and test Siri AI to see for themselves if it lives up to being a more useful AI assistant. The developer betas have been out since the new software was announced on June 8 at WWDC, and they have already advanced to beta version 3. The final version of the software won't come until this fall, typically late September, around the time the new iPhone ships. I've been using iOS 27, MacOS 27, and iPadOS 27 since June 8 and here are my thoughts on the new Siri AI: Works solidly, but it's not frontier AI : While Siri used to be enormously frustrating to use and most users would just give up on it, the new Siri AI is far more functional and reliable. It can answer basic questions and pull up information you'd expect with a lot less friction. It won't give you the level of detail or accuracy you'd get from Claude or ChatGPT, but it works now. And the ability to better access for personal information safely is its superpower. The visuals look great : In typical Apple fashion, the designers have outdone themselves. The Siri AI animations that show up when the model is registering your voice input, for example, both look smooth and are a very useful visual indicator. It looks better than any other app or system, and the only thing even close is ChatGPT Voice. Of course, the previous version of Siri looked pretty good, too. This one actually works, though. Best comparison is Meta : In terms of the usefulness and efficiency of Siri AI, I'd compare it to the latest version of Meta smartglasses running the new Muse Spark models. If you have Meta glasses and haven't tried that recently, give it a go. It's also a big upgrade. Both of these products are more useful now, and their level of detail and accuracy is pretty similar. They aren't going to rival OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google. But they are good enough for quick stuff now. Our Deeper View The public betas are fairly stable, and I have no problem recommending Apple enthusiasts install them if you want to try out the new Siri AI. Just make sure you run a full backup of your device before you install the beta. Also, if you run your business on the device or need it to be fully functional for your personal safety, do not install the public beta on it. If you are a serious Apple enthusiast and have a more recent device from the past few years that you've replaced recently and aren't using, then install the beta on that device. That's what I did on iPhone and Mac. On iPad, I didn't mind installing the beta software because I don't use it for anything mission-critical — just reading and watching videos. Once you give the new Siri AI a try, let me know how it's going for the ways you use it by pinging me on Twitter https://x.com/jasonhiner .