Which iPhones support the new Siri AI in the iOS 27 public beta?

Apple restricts the rebuilt Siri to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 and 17 lines. Older iPhones can run iOS 27 but cannot enable Apple Intelligence features because they lack the required Neural Engine memory. The same rule holds on iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro betas.

Is Siri AI available in the European Union?

No. Apple pulled Siri AI from iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 for EU users, citing Digital Markets Act uncertainty. The European Commission publicly disputed that framing in June. EU residents can install the iOS 27 public beta but will not see the new Siri features.

How is this different from the Siri Apple showed at WWDC in June?

It is the same assistant. WWDC in June was the unveiling for developers on the paid beta; the July public rollout is the first non-developer availability, meaning any user can enroll at beta.apple.com and install it without a developer account. Feature scope is unchanged: on-screen awareness, personal data lookup, and a standalone Siri app.

When will the new Siri ship to everyone in a stable iOS release?

Apple is targeting the iOS 27 stable release in September 2026, in line with its usual iPhone launch cadence. Public beta feedback usually shapes the last month of tuning. Regions and languages beyond English will trail the September release, with no dates confirmed.

Which AI model powers Siri under the hood?

Siri runs on Apple's own Foundation Models locally, and hands harder queries to larger Apple models over Private Cloud Compute. Apple confirmed at WWDC that some of those models were distilled from Google's Gemini, though final inference stays inside Apple's stack. Users cannot swap the model in the iOS 27 beta.

Apple · 2026-07-14 · major

Apple opens new Siri AI to the public — iOS 27 public beta arrives

Apple's iOS 27 public beta arrived this week, giving non-developers their first shot at the rebuilt Siri. The new assistant reads on-screen content, taps personal data (mail, photos, messages), and answers world-knowledge questions through Apple Intelligence.

Apple's rebuilt Siri interface floating over an iPhone home screen

Apple's rebuilt Siri, first unveiled at WWDC in June, finally reaches non-developers through the iOS 27 public beta.

Key specs

Minimum device	iPhone 15 Pro
Language	English only
Eu availability	Not at launch

Quick facts

Maker	Apple
Release	iOS 27 public beta, July 2026
Minimum hardware	iPhone 15 Pro or newer
Language	English only at launch
Regions blocked	European Union
Runs on	Apple Intelligence + Private Cloud Compute
GA target	iOS 27 stable, September 2026

What is it?

The iOS 27 public beta lands the new Siri AI on any user willing to join Apple's Beta Software Program, not just paid developers. Siri now holds a running conversation, reads what is on your screen, and can pull answers from your own email, photos, and messages. Same assistant as June's WWDC demo, just open to the wider crowd.

How does it work?

Under the hood, Siri routes queries through Apple Intelligence: on-device Foundation Models handle simple asks, and Private Cloud Compute takes bigger ones on Apple-run servers. Apple has said its models are distilled in part from Google's Gemini. Users can invoke Siri by voice, side button, Dynamic Island, or a new standalone Siri app.

Why does it matter?

This is the first time Apple's rebuilt assistant reaches real users at scale, after a year of delays and a $95-per-device settlement over the earlier slip. It also sets up Apple as a distribution channel for AI features that reach a billion phones, even if the model itself is not top-tier.

Who is it for?

iPhone 15 Pro and later owners, English speakers outside the EU

Frequently asked questions

Which iPhones support the new Siri AI in the iOS 27 public beta?: Apple restricts the rebuilt Siri to iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and the iPhone 16 and 17 lines. Older iPhones can run iOS 27 but cannot enable Apple Intelligence features because they lack the required Neural Engine memory. The same rule holds on iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro betas.
Is Siri AI available in the European Union?: No. Apple pulled Siri AI from iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27 for EU users, citing Digital Markets Act uncertainty. The European Commission publicly disputed that framing in June. EU residents can install the iOS 27 public beta but will not see the new Siri features.
How is this different from the Siri Apple showed at WWDC in June?: It is the same assistant. WWDC in June was the unveiling for developers on the paid beta; the July public rollout is the first non-developer availability, meaning any user can enroll at beta.apple.com and install it without a developer account. Feature scope is unchanged: on-screen awareness, personal data lookup, and a standalone Siri app.
When will the new Siri ship to everyone in a stable iOS release?: Apple is targeting the iOS 27 stable release in September 2026, in line with its usual iPhone launch cadence. Public beta feedback usually shapes the last month of tuning. Regions and languages beyond English will trail the September release, with no dates confirmed.
Which AI model powers Siri under the hood?: Siri runs on Apple's own Foundation Models locally, and hands harder queries to larger Apple models over Private Cloud Compute. Apple confirmed at WWDC that some of those models were distilled from Google's Gemini, though final inference stays inside Apple's stack. Users cannot swap the model in the iOS 27 beta.

Try it

Enroll at beta.apple.com and install iOS 27 public beta