Siri AI in iOS 27: Features, Supported iPhones & New Languages
Siri AI is live as a beta in iOS 27 on iPhone 15 Pro and newer, in English only. Apple says 5 more languages arrive in October. This page lists each feature, the iPhones that support it, and what Apple has not published.
Last updated: October 2, 2026
Siri AI in iOS 27 is a beta assistant that runs on iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and every iPhone 16 model or later, in English only. Apple released iOS 27 on September 14, 2026, and states that French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish are "coming in October." Apple has not published the day.
This page separates 4 kinds of information: what is live, what Apple has announced, what outlets report, and what is unknown.
What is the status of iOS 27 and Siri AI today?
iOS 27 is released, and Siri AI is rolling out as a beta behind a waitlist as of October 2, 2026. The table lists the status of the 6 points readers ask about most.
| Question | Status | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| iOS 27 release | Confirmed and live | September 14, 2026 |
| Current public version | Confirmed and live | iOS 27.0.1, a bug fix update |
| Siri AI | Confirmed and live | Beta, English only, waitlist |
| 5 new Siri AI languages | Announced, not available | "Coming in October", no day given |
| Siri AI on iPhone in the EU | Not available | Apple gives no timeline |
| Siri AI in mainland China | Not available | Apple cites regulatory requirements |
Apple's iOS 27 update notes list iOS 27.0.1 as the newest public version. Apple has not released iOS 27.1 to the public. Apple's iPhone Duo announcement states that the iPhone Duo arrives with iOS 27.1 on October 23, 2026.
Which Siri AI features exist in iOS 27?
Siri AI in iOS 27 has 5 feature groups, all listed in Apple's update notes for iOS 27.
- Conversational Siri. Apple describes "a more capable and conversational version of Siri" with 4 capabilities: personal context understanding, app actions, onscreen awareness, and broad world knowledge.
- Siri app. A dedicated app stores conversations and syncs them across Apple products through iCloud.
- Siri mode in Camera. Visual Intelligence sits inside the Camera app and answers questions about objects in front of the lens, such as a bill or a plate of food.
- Write with Siri. Siri generates a draft, edits text, or gives feedback in almost any text field. In Messages and Mail, Siri matches the user's writing style.
- New voice experience. Siri speaks with more expressive voices, and the user sets expressivity and pace.
Apple's iOS 27 page names 3 example apps for app actions: Messages, Music, and Reminders. Apple has not published a full list of supported apps.
Personal context means Siri AI reads messages, emails, and photos to answer a request.
Siri AI has daily usage limits. Apple states that features relying on server-side models "are subject to daily usage limits", and names Siri AI, Image Playground, and the photo editing tools. Apple has not published the numbers.
Which iPhones support Siri AI in iOS 27?
Siri AI supports iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, all iPhone 16 models, and every later iPhone, including iPhone Air and iPhone Duo. iOS 27 itself installs on iPhone 11 and later and on iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later. Older iPhones get iOS 27 without Siri AI.
| iPhone | iOS 27 | Siri AI (beta) | Voice customization |
|---|---|---|---|
| iPhone Duo (from October 23) | Yes, ships with 27.1 | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone 17, 17e | Yes | Yes | No |
| iPhone 16 models, including 16e | Yes | Yes | No |
| iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max | Yes | Yes | No |
| iPhone 15, 15 Plus | Yes | No | No |
| iPhone 11 to 14 models, iPhone SE (2nd generation and later) | Yes | No | No |
The Siri AI column follows Apple's support article Requirements for Siri AI (Beta). The voice column follows a footnote on Apple's iOS 27 page, which limits voice customization to iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, iPhone Duo, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and iPhone Air.
What requires Apple Intelligence hardware?
Every Siri AI feature requires an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone. One feature, voice customization, requires newer hardware than the rest.
| Feature | Status | iPhone requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Conversational Siri, personal context, onscreen awareness, app actions | Live, beta | iPhone 15 Pro or later |
| Siri app with iCloud sync | Live, beta | iPhone 15 Pro or later |
| Siri mode in Camera | Live, beta | iPhone 15 Pro or later, English |
| Write with Siri | Live, beta | iPhone 15 Pro or later |
| Voice expressivity and pace | Live | iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, or later Pro and Duo models |
An eligible iPhone needs free storage for the on-device models. Apple's guide How to get the next generation of Apple Intelligence lists up to 14 GB on the newest models and up to 8 GB on other compatible devices.
An eligible iPhone does not get Siri AI at once. Apple's support article How to get Siri AI gives 3 steps: open Settings, tap Siri, and tap Try Siri AI (Beta). The user completes voice enrollment and a privacy review, then joins a waitlist. Apple states that "wait times can vary" and that Siri AI downloads automatically when the wait ends.
Which languages does Siri AI support?
Siri AI supports 1 language today: English. Apple's requirements page asks for "device language and Siri language set to English."
| Language | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|
| English | Live, beta | Apple support page |
| French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish | Announced for October, not available | Apple Newsroom, September 14, 2026 |
| Chinese, Danish, Dutch, German, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Turkish, Vietnamese | No Siri AI date published | Listed for Apple Intelligence only |
Apple Intelligence supports 16 languages. Siri AI is narrower: a language on the Apple Intelligence list does not mean Siri AI speaks that language.
When does the October language update arrive?
The October language update has no published day. Apple's only official wording comes from the September 14, 2026 Newsroom post: "Siri AI is now rolling out as a beta in English, with support for French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish coming in October."
Apple has not named the software version that carries the 5 languages. Outlets fill in 3 details:
- MacRumors reports that "Siri AI is available in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish in the iOS 27.2 beta", in its guide to iOS 27.2 beta 1 dated September 16, 2026.
- MacRumors and 9to5Mac report that Apple released a second iOS 27.2 developer beta on September 21, 2026.
- Macworld reports that Apple started iOS 27.2 beta tests without an iOS 27.1 beta, and that iOS 27.1 ships with the iPhone Duo.
A beta is test software for developers and public beta testers. The 5 languages are not available on the public release of iOS 27.0.1.
Where is Siri AI not available?
Siri AI is not available on iPhone in 2 regions: the European Union (EU) and mainland China.
- EU. Apple states that "Siri AI is not available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, or watchOS." Mac and Apple Vision Pro users in the EU get Siri AI. Apple's June 8, 2026 statement ties the delay to the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and adds that "there is currently no timeline" for iPhone and iPad.
- Mainland China. Apple states that Siri AI and the other new Apple Intelligence features "will not be available in China while Apple works through regulatory requirements."
Does Siri AI use Google Gemini?
Yes, Apple and Google have confirmed that the Apple Foundation Models behind Siri AI are based on Gemini technology. The joint statement of January 12, 2026 says "the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology."
Apple repeated the point in its June 8, 2026 Newsroom post, describing the models as "custom-built in collaboration with Google and its Gemini models." The joint statement adds that Apple Intelligence "will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute." Apple's September launch pages do not mention Google.
Neither company has said which Gemini version the Apple models build on. Google's newest model, Gemini 4 Argon, was announced on September 30, 2026, and no Apple page links that model to Siri AI.
What do outlets report about Siri AI?
Outlets report 2 points that go beyond Apple's own pages.
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported before the launch that the new Siri would carry a beta label and a waitlist, as summarized by GSMArena on June 5, 2026. Apple's support pages now confirm both.
- MacRumors expects iOS 27.2 "sometime during the month of October", based on the Siri AI languages inside the beta. Apple has not confirmed a version or a day.
What is still unknown about Siri AI in iOS 27?
Apple has not published 6 details:
- Release day of the 5 October languages.
- iOS version that delivers the 5 languages.
- Siri AI dates for the other Apple Intelligence languages.
- Daily usage limits in numbers.
- End date of the beta label and the waitlist.
- Timeline for iPhone and iPad in the EU.
Frequently asked questions
Is iOS 27 released?
Yes, Apple released iOS 27 on September 14, 2026. The current public version is iOS 27.0.1, a bug fix update. iOS 27.2 is in beta testing, and iOS 27.1 arrives with the iPhone Duo on October 23, 2026.
Does iPhone 15 support Siri AI?
No, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus do not support Siri AI. Siri AI requires iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, an iPhone 16 model, or a later iPhone. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus install iOS 27 without Siri AI.
Which languages does Siri AI get in October?
Siri AI gets 5 languages in October 2026: French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. Apple's wording is "coming in October." Apple has not published the day or the iOS version.
Is Siri AI available in Europe?
No, Siri AI is not available on iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch in the EU. Siri AI works on Mac and Apple Vision Pro in the EU. Apple states that no timeline exists for iPhone and iPad.
How do I turn on Siri AI?
To turn on Siri AI, open Settings, tap Siri, and tap Try Siri AI (Beta) on a supported iPhone set to English. Apple places new users on a waitlist, and Siri AI downloads automatically when the wait ends.