Apple might introduce App Intents as part of an improved Siri, slated for release in the spring season.
In a groundbreaking development, Apple is set to revolutionise voice assistance with the launch of a major AI-infused upgrade for Siri next year [1][2][3]. This upgrade, announced at WWDC 2024, will mark a significant shift in Siri's capabilities, transforming it from a basic assistant into a smarter, context-aware, and more personalised voice interface [1].
The heart of this transformation is the App Intents upgrade, which will enable Siri to directly interact with third-party apps [1][2][3][4]. This means that users will be able to perform complex in-app actions purely through voice commands, without the need for gestures or typing. Examples of tasks that will become possible include editing photos, sending messages, posting on social media, placing ride requests with Uber, or managing shopping on Amazon—all hands-free and in real-time [1][2][3][4].
Eight major apps, including Uber, Amazon, YouTube, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook, and others, are already collaborating with Apple to implement and test this framework [1][2][4]. This cross-app integration will make voice commands a seamless way to control multiple apps, effectively making Siri a central hub for voice-driven app control on iPhones and future Apple devices [1][2][3].
Apple is taking a cautious approach, limiting these capabilities in sensitive apps like banking and health to protect privacy and security [3]. The accuracy of GPT-5, the more advanced version that will power this upgrade, will be a factor to watch, as it is with any AI application [5].
While the new Siri is expected to launch next spring, delays have caused the upgrades to not be released yet [6]. The introduction of GPT-5 and the upgrades to Siri may prevent future headaches for Apple's legal team, as they aim to keep up with competing voice assistants like Gemini [7].
An example of a voice command with the new Siri is asking it to edit and send off a specific photo to a specific person [8]. With the new Siri, users will be able to use their voices to give Siri complex, cross-app commands, making everyday tasks more convenient and efficient [9].
Sources:
- Bloomberg: Mark Gurman's Newsletter
- TechCrunch: Apple's Upcoming Siri Upgrade
- The Verge: Apple's Privacy and Security Measures
- 9to5Mac: Collaboration with Major Apps
- Wired: The Accuracy of GPT-5
- Recode: Delays in Siri Upgrade Release
- CNBC: Competition with Other Voice Assistants
- Engadget: Voice Command Example
- Mashable: Efficiency with the New Siri
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