Siri’s Big Leap Forward: Three Major Upgrades Set for iOS 18.4

Upcoming Siri Upgrades in iOS 18.4 Apple is set to release iOS 18.4, which will bring three significant upgrades to Siri: personal context, on-screen awareness, and the ability to take action in apps. Personal context will allow Siri to understand and access your device's information without compromising privacy. On-screen awareness enables Siri to interact with content displayed on your screen, such as adding a new address from a text message to a contact card. Finally, the ability to take action in apps will let Siri perform tasks across multiple applications, enhancing its role as a personal assistant.

Previous Siri Improvements

Earlier in iOS 18, Apple introduced faster responses, better language processing, a cleaner interface, the ability to type to Siri, and improved product knowledge. Additionally, ChatGPT integration was added to handle more complex queries.

Future Upgrades

Rumors suggest that iOS 19 will bring even more advanced conversational abilities to Siri, with features like 'LLM Siri' allowing for back-and-forth conversations and handling sophisticated requests more quickly. This upgrade is expected around spring 2026.

Wrap Up

If Apple delivers on its promises, these upgrades could significantly enhance Siri's capabilities as a personal assistant.