Apple opens up Siri to developers, brings her to the Mac

Apple on Monday announced major updates to its Siri digital voice assistant. Not only is Siri coming to the Mac, but Apple is also introducing a software development kit (SDK) for Siri, so developers will have greater access than ever to bring its voice-control abilities to apps. SEE ALSO: Why it's so important Apple takes Siri to the next level At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), Apple senior VP Craig Federighi announced Siri will be part of the upcoming version of macOS (formerly OS X), expected to be available in the fall. Siri will have its own icon in the dock and interact with several native apps, including Apple Music and Maps. At the same time, Apple is opening up Siri to iOS developers with iOS 10, also expected in the fall.