Apple is working toward a more independent version of Siri that could complete tasks on its own, rather than requiring users to issue a new command at every step.
The company reportedly wants to turn Siri into a proactive AI agent as early as 2027, potentially changing how people use the assistant across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Unlike today’s Siri AI, which responds to individual requests, an agent-style assistant could follow a broader goal, figure out what needs to happen next, and continue working without constant instructions.
Siri Could Handle Multiple Tasks From a Single Request
Apple has already made Siri more capable of understanding natural language and interacting with apps, but users still need to initiate most actions themselves.
An AI agent would take that a step further.
For example, instead of asking Siri to find a restaurant, then separately requesting a reservation and setting a reminder, users could give it one instruction and let the assistant coordinate the process.
Depending on how Apple implements the technology, Siri could potentially:
- Manage multi-step tasks without requiring a separate command for every action.
- Keep track of ongoing goals and determine what needs attention next.
- Work across multiple apps to complete requests that involve different services.
- Follow up when necessary rather than waiting for users to restart a conversation.
These are examples of what an agent-style Siri could eventually do, not features Apple has confirmed. The goal would be to make Siri more useful for multi-step tasks or those that unfold over time.
Apple Is Under Pressure to Make Siri More Capable
The push comes as competing AI assistants become increasingly capable of handling ongoing tasks.
Products such as OpenAI’s Dots, Meta’s Muse, and xAI’s Grok are moving toward systems that can track objectives and continue working with less direct supervision.
Apple’s leadership reportedly wants to accelerate its response.
During a recent internal meeting, CEO John Ternus urged software engineering chief Craig Federighi to speed up Apple’s software roadmap and move beyond incremental Siri improvements.
That urgency suggests the company wants more substantial advances rather than simply making its existing assistant better at answering questions.
Apple is also adjusting its development schedule for iOS 28 and macOS 28, giving engineers additional time to explore ideas before integrating new features.
When Could the More Independent Siri Arrive?
Apple could begin introducing agent-style capabilities in 2027, potentially alongside its next major operating system updates.
However, the company hasn’t detailed how the technology would work, which tasks Siri could perform independently, or how much control users would retain over automated actions.
Those questions will be especially important for activities involving personal information, purchases, and third-party apps.
For now, Siri is being developed to do more than respond to commands. The challenge will be making that independence genuinely useful without taking control away from the people using it.
