Future versions of Siri will be able to control third-party apps and perform more complex tasks.
Future versions of Siri will be able to control third-party apps and perform more complex tasks.
by Terrence O'BrienNov 8, 2026, 7:18 PM UTCPhoto: David Imel / The VergeTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says CEO John Ternus is pressuring AI czar Craig Federighi to accelerate the Siri roadmap and deliver a powerful AI agent that can compete with OpenAI’s Dots or Meta’s Muse. While Federighi has delivered a functional version of Siri AI on an incredibly short timeline, the company has no illusions that it’s keeping pace with its rivals.
