Apple readies Siri AI for launch alongside iPhone 18 Pro

Mashable's Best: E-readers, robovacs, laptops, earbuds, smart home and more Creator Playbook Look Up Back to School Mashable Selects Say More Trending Now Good Connection: Uplifting stories for a digital age Switch Off Mashable Voices Safety Net Versus All Series You can try the new AI assistant now. Chase joined Mashable's Social Good team in 2020, covering online stories about digital activism, climate justice, accessibility, and media representation. Siri, that little robot in your phone, gets its awaited upgrade. Apple's Surprise and Shine event is sure to be full of surprises, but the imminent launch of the new AI-powered Siri is not one of them. The tech giant has been dangling its new, technologically advanced Siri over the heads of Apple users for years, following a 2024 announcement that Apple was overhauling its famed assistance as the company dived deeper into AI.