Tim Cook’s Apple is testing a new feature that would allow Siri to handle multiple requests simultaneously. The tech giant claims that this new Siri is not something that other popular AI assistants already do. According to the latest news, the updates are likely to be revealed during the Worldwide Developers Conference 2026 in June.
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the new feature is currently being developed for the upcoming iPadOS 27, iOS 27, and macOS 27 updates. The new feature will allow users to combine several actions into one request. For example, the user can ask Siri to create a calendar event, check the weather, and send a message, all in a single prompt.
Currently, users can only give Siri a single-task prompt, and each task requires a separate prompt. This limitation has made the AI assistant feel less capable and slower compared to newer AI assistants. Cook aims to upgrade Siri and make it stand out from competitors like Gemini and Co-Pilot.
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The new initiative is part of Apple’s broader effort to modernize Siri by adding advanced technology and the latest AI features. The tech giant wants the assistant to better understand context. This includes understanding information from the device, personal data, and even what is displayed on the screen. However, this update has raised some concerns about user safety and data privacy. As of now, not many details are known about the updates. Users just have to wait for the launch and see what it brings.
Apple is also planning to introduce a feature called Siri Extensions by next year. This update will allow users to install third-party AI chatbots and use them directly within Siri. For example, if someone has Google Gemini or Claude installed on their device, they could send queries to those platforms directly through Siri.
Gurman also explained that this feature might have its own dedicated App Store section, effectively creating an AI App Store. It will be a marketplace featuring all third-party AI plug-ins.