Apple Clarifies Siri's Role: No Romantic Advances Planned

WHO:

Engadget - Apple's Senior Vice President of Engineering discussed the new Siri.

TechRadar - Two Apple executives provided insights on Siri's capabilities.

WHAT:

Fast Company - Apple reannounced the version of Siri that had been delayed since 2024, now referred to as Siri AI, which is described as “profoundly more capable” than previous versions.

Fast Company - Apple’s software chief Craig Federighi stated that the new AI stack is isolated on its own Nvidia-based servers in Google data centers, supporting Apple’s own models rather than using Google’s infrastructure.

9to5Mac - The ability to fully customize the pace and expressivity of Siri AI’s voice will be available on iPad models with M4 and later and Mac models with M3 and later, both requiring at least 12GB of unified memory.

9to5Mac - Siri AI is a major upgrade and a highlight of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and watchOS 27.

9to5Mac - Siri AI will launch to the public this fall and will only be available on compatible hardware.

9to5Mac - The list of compatible devices includes iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 17, iPhone 17e, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16e, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Pro (M1 chip and later), iPad Air (M1 chip and later), iPad mini (A17 Pro), and all models of Apple Vision Pro.

9to5Mac - The ability to fully customize the pace and expressivity of Siri AI’s voice will only be available on select hardware, including iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPad models with M4 and later, and Mac models with M3 and later.

Fast Company - Apple is expected to roll out the new Siri features by the end of 2026.

Fast Company - Apple’s AI chief, John Giannandrea, announced his retirement last December, leading to a reshuffle in the AI team.

Fast Company - Amar Subramanya, a former Google and Microsoft employee, has been appointed as VP of AI at Apple.

Fast Company - Mike Rockwell, known for his work on Apple Vision Pro, is now in charge of Siri.

Fast Company - Apple and Google announced a partnership to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI model and cloud technology into future Apple AI experiences, including Siri.

Engadget - Apple clarified that the new Siri AI was not designed to be sycophantic.

TechRadar - Apple stated that the new Siri AI will not engage in romantic relationships, contrasting it with rival services.

WHY:

Fast Company - Apple’s push for AI integration is aimed at making the technology essential across its hardware platforms, responding to competition from other tech companies.

TechRadar - Apple executives emphasized that the new Siri will prioritize user privacy over romantic interactions.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 19:37 UTC)

Apple has reannounced a new version of Siri, now called Siri AI, which is touted as “profoundly more capable” than its predecessors. The software chief, Craig Federighi, revealed that this upgraded AI will run on its own Nvidia-based servers located in Google data centers, ensuring that it supports Apple’s models independently of Google’s infrastructure. Additionally, users will soon be able to fully customize the pace and expressivity of Siri AI's voice on iPad models with M4 and later, as well as Mac models with M3 and later, both requiring at least 12GB of unified memory.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 17:51 UTC)

Siri AI is set to be a major highlight in the upcoming releases of iOS 27, macOS Golden Gate, and watchOS 27, launching to the public this fall. The new features will only be available on compatible hardware, which includes the iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and several iPad models, among others. Additionally, the ability to fully customize Siri's voice will be exclusive to select devices, such as the iPhone 17 Pro and iPad models with M4 chips or later.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 13:58 UTC)

Apple is set to introduce new features for Siri by the end of 2026, following a significant reshuffle in its AI team after the retirement of AI chief John Giannandrea last December. Amar Subramanya, who previously worked at Google and Microsoft, has been appointed as the new Vice President of AI, while Mike Rockwell, recognized for his contributions to Apple Vision Pro, will now oversee Siri. Additionally, Apple and Google have announced a partnership to integrate Google’s Gemini AI model and cloud technology into upcoming Apple AI experiences, including Siri.

(UPDATED June 12, 2026 12:07 UTC)

Apple's Senior Vice President of Engineering, along with two other executives, recently shared insights about the new Siri AI. They clarified that this updated version is not designed to be sycophantic and will not engage in romantic relationships, setting it apart from rival services. The executives emphasized that user privacy will be a top priority for the new Siri, steering clear of any romantic interactions.