Apple Lets App Developers Tap Into Siri’s AI Capabilities

WHO:

Observer - Craig Federighi oversees Apple’s software and privacy protections behind Siri.

The Verge - Apple and third-party app developers are involved in expanding Siri AI features; Apple says developers can integrate the features in “all apps.”

The Verge - Apple’s own apps named for expanded Siri AI capabilities are Calendar, Files, Finder, Journal, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, Notes, Photos, Preview, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, and Weather.

WHAT:

Observer - Apple says Siri handles more than 2.5 billion requests a day.

The Verge - Siri AI can perform actions across third-party apps, draw on a user’s personal context, process natural-language prompts, and use on-screen awareness to complete requests.

The Verge - The update adds “app skills,” which developers can create to combine several tasks into one action.

The Verge - Apple says users can find a coffee shop they visited last week or archive files that have not been opened in over a year; users can also ask Siri AI what it can do in each app.

TechRadar - Apple executives confirmed that Siri AI usage limits are planned; users will be able to pay for expanded access.

WHERE:

The Verge - Siri AI actions can operate across third-party apps and Apple’s listed apps.

HOW:

The Verge - Users need not name an app in a request when it is in the foreground, running a Live Activity, or being discussed with Siri AI.

The Verge - Apple’s example describes requesting a ride through a ride-share app, following its Live Activity, then telling Siri, “Hey Siri, change my ride pickup to a new address.”

The Verge - Apple says the expanded features are being provided through a Developer Preview. Apple had previously offered third-party developers a smaller set of features.

(UPDATED November 4, 2026 02:07 UTC)

Apple is expanding Siri AI to work across Apple and third-party apps, including through developer-created skills. Siri can use personal context and on-screen awareness to complete natural-language requests across multiple tasks. Apple plans usage limits, with paid access available for users seeking expanded Siri AI features.