Apple to launch its latest Siri in ‘beta’ version: Report

Apple is preparing a revamped version of Siri that could debut in beta as part of future software releases, according to Bloomberg. The report also suggested that Apple is internally developing a “chatbot-style” Siri capable of handling more conversational interactions, and is planning to add security features that would make it stand out from its rivals.

The report also said Apple is testing deeper integration for Siri across its operating systems and applications. The upgraded assistant is expected to handle more complex requests and improve how users interact with apps on iPhones, iPads and Macs.

Siri is being built with the help of Google. In an announcement earlier this year, both Apple and Google said that they have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which “the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology.”  These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalised Siri, which would be launched with the iOS27 update later this year.

As per the report, Apple could add an auto-delete chat history option, where users will be able to choose the duration of retention of conversations with Siri.

The beta rollout, if implemented, would mark a shift in Apple’s approach to major software launches. Apple has historically released consumer-facing features after extensive internal testing, though the company has increasingly used public beta programmes for software updates in recent years.

When will the Siri beta version be out

The updated Siri in its beta version could be out with the iOS27 update in June, during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference.

Siri was first introduced by Apple in 2011 as a voice assistant integrated into the iPhone. Since then, it has expanded across Apple’s ecosystem, including Mac computers, Apple Watch, AirPods and HomePod devices.

How Siri has been a pain for Apple

In May 2026, Apple finally settled a lawsuit, and also agreed to pay $250 million as part of a settlement in the class action lawsuit filed in a federal California court last year. The lawsuit was filed against the iPhone maker as it did not deliver the promised updated Siri along with other Apple Intelligence features to its user back in 2024.

As per reports, plaintiffs accused the company of having “promoted AI capabilities that did not exist at the time, do not exist now, and will not exist for two or more years” in order to boost iPhone sales, according to the suit.  

The settlement covers roughly 36 million eligible devices, the iPhone 16, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max, bought in the US from 10 June 2024 to 29 March 2025.