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Siri AI
The assistant already on your phone. Best for cautious or regulated settings ◇ our view.
| Vendor | Apple |
|---|---|
| Launched | 14 Sep 2026 ✓ verified |
| Computer | On-device + Private Cloud Compute (no persistent agent computer) ✓ verified |
| Model | Apple Foundation Models (built with Gemini) ✓ verified |
| Surfaces | iPhone, Mac, iPad, Watch ✓ verified |
| Entry price | Included (daily limits); paid tier “in the future” as of 20 Oct 2026 ✓ verified |
| Apps | Apple apps + App Intents (WhatsApp, Audible…) |
| Lab compute | Not in Epoch’s top-five lab estimates |
| Security signature | Private Cloud Compute; on-device index ✓ verified |
| Biggest risk | Not a 24/7 cloud agent; EU (iOS) and China excluded ✓ verified |
Set it up safely
- Start with read-only connectors and one narrow mailbox, label or channel.
- Private Cloud Compute; on-device index. Turn on every approval option before your first real task.
- Watch for: Not a 24/7 cloud agent; EU (iOS) and China excluded.
- Payments: use a capped or one-time card.
- Review the activity log weekly for the first month. Use the trust-zone checklist.
Starter prompts
Price-drop watch Life admin
Watch [product URL] and tell me if the price drops below [amount] in the next 30 days. Don’t buy anything; just send me the link and the new price.
Trip planner (no booking) Personal
Plan a 3-day trip to [city] for [dates] within [budget]. Give two itineraries with links and prices, flagging anything that needs booking ahead. Do not book or pay for anything.
Every claim on this page
| Claim | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Siri AI released in beta (English) 14 Sep 2026 with iOS 27 / macOS 27 | ✓ verified | Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant, is here checked 20 Oct 2026 |
| Not initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS; not in China | ✓ verified | Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant, is here checked 20 Oct 2026 |
| Server-side features have daily usage limits; “expanded access … for a fee in the future” | ✓ verified | Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant, is here checked 20 Oct 2026 |
| Next-gen Apple Foundation Models built in collaboration with Google and its Gemini models; on-device + Private Cloud Compute | ✓ verified | Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant, is here checked 20 Oct 2026 |
| Requires an Apple Intelligence device (iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 16 or later, M1+ Mac/iPad) | ✓ verified | Siri AI, a profoundly more capable and personal assistant, is here checked 20 Oct 2026 |
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