Apple Could Turn Siri AI Into an Autonomous Agent in 2027 [Gurman]

Apple wants to turn Siri AI into an autonomous agent that can keep working on tasks between conversations, according to Mark Gurman, who believes the shift could begin as early as 2027.

Today's Siri still operates around individual requests, even when those requests involve multiple steps. An agent can retain an ongoing goal, work out what needs to happen next, and continue pursuing it without the user initiating every action.

The Siri AI app integrations preview introduced with iOS 27.3 expands what the assistant can do on command. In Apple's own apps, that includes organizing Safari tabs, sorting through Files folders, undoing a sent iMessage, or rotating and enhancing a photo before sharing it. Third-party developers can test their integrations now, with App Store submissions scheduled to open in spring 2027.

During Apple's November 2 earnings call, CEO John Ternus said Siri's new orchestrator-based architecture gives the company room to expand its capabilities. Ternus described agents as promising while emphasizing that users must understand the access they grant and that security and privacy need protection.

One example Apple has already previewed is background password management. Shown at WWDC 2026, the feature would identify weak or compromised credentials, visit the affected websites, change the passwords, and save the replacements in the Passwords app. It appeared in early iOS 27 betas before disappearing and remains slated for a future release.

Work on longer-term context has also surfaced in code. An unfinished Siri AI memory graph appears designed to connect information about relationships, places, and routines. The findings describe supporting infrastructure, with no completed user-facing feature or release date established.