Apple Partners with Popular Apps for Next-Gen Siri Integration

Apple is working with popular iOS app developers to integrate their apps with the next-generation Siri, which will connect apps with Siri and Apple Intelligence through the App Intents system. Developers have a brief window to prepare their apps for the new Siri before it launches through Apple's developer beta program. Apple has reportedly tested the upgraded Siri with "a few games" and is developing the system with its own apps. The new Siri is expected to arrive as early as spring next year.

Apple is making significant strides in preparing its next-generation Siri, set to integrate with popular iOS apps through the App Intents system. According to sources [1], Apple is collaborating with developers of eight key apps—Uber, AllTrails, Threads, Temu, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, and WhatsApp—to ensure seamless integration with the new Siri. This initiative aims to enhance the functionality and user experience of Siri, enabling it to take actions within apps based on voice commands.

The development of the new Siri has faced engineering challenges, leading to a delay in its release. Initially planned for iOS 18, the feature has been postponed to iOS 26.4 due to concerns about app compatibility and accuracy, particularly in high-stakes scenarios such as health and banking applications [2]. Apple is now focused on ensuring that the system works reliably with a sufficient number of apps before its rollout.

Apple has been working with large companies to test the upgraded Siri and App Intents feature prior to its release. This collaborative approach is crucial for ironing out potential issues and ensuring smooth functionality across various app ecosystems [2]. The company is also considering limiting Siri’s capabilities in sensitive areas to avoid critical mistakes that could severely impact users' lives [3].

The integration of the new Siri and App Intents feature is expected to transform how users interact with their iPhones, potentially leading to a significant shift in user experience. However, the success of these features will heavily depend on third-party developer support and app adoption [2]. Apple is committed to marketing these new capabilities heavily upon release, but the company is proceeding cautiously to avoid any critical mistakes [3].

In addition to the Siri upgrade, Apple is also focusing on its AI-driven iPhone 17 launch, expected to usher in a considerable growth phase over the next year. The new iPhones will integrate Apple Intelligence and ChatGPT, enhancing language capabilities and communication with Siri [4]. Apple’s recent investments in domestic manufacturing and partnerships with OpenAI are also expected to boost its market position and share price [4].

References:
[1] https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/10/apple-new-siri-app-prep/
[2] https://theoutpost.ai/news-story/apple-s-siri-overhaul-and-app-intents-feature-delayed-to-spring-2026-facing-engineering-challenges-18914/
[3] https://9to5mac.com/2025/08/10/apple-intelligence-new-siri-app-intents-on-track-to-launch-next-spring-report/
[4] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/weekly-option-windfall-trading-aapl-150900755.html