Apple releases the first betas of iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, along with a new version of Siri described as “Siri AI.” Multiple outlets report that while developers can install the betas, access to Siri AI is gated through a waitlist. After updating, users are directed to open the Settings app and go to the Apple Intelligence section to opt in to the waitlist before gaining access. Apple has not announced how long the wait will take, and the reporting notes that Apple previously used a similar approach when rolling out Apple Intelligence for iOS 18.
Siri AI is described as free, but with usage limits for some capabilities such as image generation. Reported limits can vary by plan, and opting into an iCloud+ subscription is said to increase AI limits. Availability is also reported to vary by language and region: Siri AI is limited to English, is not available on iPhone or iPad in the European Union, and is not available in China, though some testing routes may exist on Mac for certain regions. The features run on devices that support Apple Intelligence, with some on-device capabilities limited to newer hardware.
