The new chatbot is separate from the upcoming iOS 26.4 Siri update, which will maintain the current voice assistant layout while adding features like reading on-screen content, using personal data with consent, and enhanced web searches. Campos will replace the existing Siri interface entirely and is expected to debut publicly with iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27, following a reveal at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June.
Unlike typical chatbots, Campos will integrate deeply with Apple’s apps and system features. Users will be able to ask Siri to search for photos based on content, edit images with voice commands, write emails using calendar details, and manage music, podcasts, or files. The AI assistant will also access open apps and on-screen content to perform actions such as adjusting settings, opening apps, making calls, or starting the camera.
Apple has been cautious with AI development due to privacy concerns. Campos will likely have strict limits on memory retention to protect user data, ensuring that the assistant offers advanced functionality without compromising confidentiality.
This strategic move comes as competitors like Google, Samsung, and other tech giants have already integrated conversational AI into their devices. Apple’s Campos is expected to enhance user experience significantly, bridging the gap between AI chatbots and voice assistants.
The upgraded Siri will leverage AI to summarize documents, write text, generate images, and analyze uploaded files. By combining contextual awareness with deep app integration, Apple aims to offer a uniquely capable AI experience directly within its ecosystem.
Investors have responded positively to the news, reflecting confidence in Apple’s renewed AI focus following earlier challenges with Apple Intelligence launched in 2024. As Apple refines its AI capabilities, Campos could set a new benchmark for intelligent virtual assistants.
