In the wave of continuous technological advancement, Apple has once again found itself at the center of attention. Recently, Apple announced a groundbreaking reform in its upcoming iOS 27 system — Siri will become an independent application with the ability to engage in continuous conversations. This change will undoubtedly put Siri directly in competition with today's mainstream AI chat models such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini.

One of the core features of this upgrade is the standalone Siri app, which not only allows users to view and create conversations but also supports text and image input, as well as uploading images and documents, making the user experience more smooth and natural. Users can interact with Siri as if they were talking to a human, greatly enhancing convenience. In addition, Siri will be deeply integrated with Apple's new feature "Dynamic Island." When users activate Siri, the Dynamic Island will display a dynamic capsule animation, and the results will appear in card form. Users can swipe up to enter a continuous conversation interface similar to iMessage, achieving seamless communication in real time.

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Notably, Siri will support a new "Search or Ask" feature within the system, allowing users to pull down from any screen to invoke it. Whether through text or voice, Siri will provide deeper in-app and web search results. At the same time, Apple has also opened up third-party AI options, allowing users to set other models like ChatGPT and Gemini as default. This move not only enhances user freedom but also further strengthens Siri's competitiveness.

Aside from the standalone Siri app, Apple has also optimized a series of companion apps, including Photos, Camera, Wallet, and more. This update marks a shift for Siri from a "passive command assistant" to an active AI assistant, indicating that Apple's strategic layout in the field of artificial intelligence is continuously deepening.

However, it is worth noting that users in mainland China still need to wait patiently, as they are currently unable to experience this major update. With the rapid development of technology, Apple's innovations in the AI field will undoubtedly bring users a smarter and more convenient way of life.

Key Points:

🌟 Siri will be released as an independent app for the first time, with the ability to engage in continuous conversations, significantly improving the user experience.

🔍 The newly added "Search or Ask" feature allows users to access the information they need anytime and anywhere, making interactions more natural.

📱 Apple has also optimized several companion apps, laying the foundation for an overall intelligent experience.