For years, there has been much discussion about Apple's seemingly lack of innovation in Siri. However, Apple has now stepped up and promised the launch of a more intelligent version of its digital assistant. With the addition of Apple Intelligence and its generative AI offering, along with an integration with ChatGPT, Siri is set to receive new features and updates with iOS 18.

Unlock the Potential of Siri with Apple Intelligence

ChatGPT Integration

Siri now has the ability to tap into OpenAI's ChatGPT to provide answers to questions it can't handle on its own. For instance, imagine you're in your garden and want recipe ideas using the ingredients at hand. By simply asking Siri, it will automatically send that information to ChatGPT to generate some options for you. There's no need to have a ChatGPT account; just grant Siri permission to access the service.Moreover, this integration allows for a more seamless user experience. You can ask Siri complex questions that require external knowledge, and it will handle the task with ease. It's a game-changer in terms of the information Siri can provide.

Enhanced Language Understanding

Apple has made significant strides in enabling better communication with Siri. The assistant is now better equipped to understand natural language, even when you stumble over your words. Saying something like "Siri, set an alarm for, oh wait no, set a timer for 10 minutes. Actually, make that five." will be understood clearly by Siri.In addition, you can ask follow-up questions without having to repeat the context. For example, if you ask Siri where your next family reunion will take place and it provides a location, you can then ask "What will the weather be like there?" without having to mention the location again. This saves time and makes interactions with Siri more intuitive.

Type to Siri

Previously, you could only communicate with Siri through voice. But with Apple Intelligence, you now have the option to type to Siri when you don't want to speak out loud. Just double-tap the button on your iPhone or iPad screen, and you can ask Siri any question.This feature is particularly handy in quiet environments where speaking aloud might be inappropriate or in loud environments where your voice might not be heard clearly. Typing to Siri ensures that your inquiry is understood accurately.

Siri Now Has Product Knowledge

Siri has been enhanced with more information about Apple's products and services. Now, if you have a question about your Apple device, such as how to use a particular feature for the first time on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can simply ask Siri for help. Siri will provide step-by-step instructions, saving you the trouble of going through settings and navigating to help pages.For example, asking Siri how to schedule a text message to send later is now a breeze. Siri will guide you through the process, making it easier for you to get the most out of your Apple devices.

Coming Soon

While the features mentioned above are already available, Apple has promised to roll out additional Apple Intelligence-powered features for Siri. Siri will soon become aware of your personal context, enabling it to take actions that are unique to you. It will be able to use the information on your device to find what you're looking for.For instance, if you can't remember whether your friend Alice shared a recipe with you in a text or an email, you can ask Siri to "pull up the recipe that Alice sent a few days ago." Or, when booking a flight and needing to find your passport number quickly, you can ask Siri to pull it from your email or images and automatically enter it into a required field.In addition, Siri will soon be able to understand what's on your screen and take action based on it. For example, if your friend texts you a new address, you can tell Siri to add it to their contact card. Siri will also be able to take action in and across apps. You can ask Siri to enhance a photo in the Photos app and then send it to a specific person in Messages without having to open the separate apps or complete the tasks manually. Siri will handle it all on its own.