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Apple announces Siri upgrades for iPhone and AI features for wearables
Apple says the iPhone 18 Pro line will offer expanded Siri capabilities, including cross-app assistance. Siri AI launches in English beta.
The short version
- Apple says Siri on the iPhone 18 Pro line can combine information and perform actions across 300,000 native and third-party apps.[CNET]
- Apple announced hands-free Siri and Live Translation for AirPods 5, plus conversation recaps and AI health features for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.[CNET]
- Apple Intelligence is scheduled to support 16 languages with September software releases, excluding availability in China. Siri AI launches in English beta, with five additional languages planned for October.[CNET]
Key facts
- Apple says Siri can draw on information across 300,000 native and third-party apps, including emails and messages.[CNET]
- The iPhone 18 Pro line includes a dedicated Siri app with customizable voice pacing and expressivity.[CNET]
- Apple says Apple Intelligence processes requests on-device by default and uses Private Cloud Compute when additional computing capacity is needed.[CNET]
- Apple announced Live Translation for AirPods 5 and conversation recaps for Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4.[CNET]
- Apple Intelligence’s announced September rollout supports 16 languages but does not include availability in China.[CNET]
What remains uncertain
- Siri AI is launching in beta in English; French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish support remains scheduled for October.[CNET]
Sources
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