Overview

• The update is slated to arrive next spring as part of the iOS 26.4 software release.
• The App Intents framework will enable Siri to execute precise in-app actions solely by voice without requiring screen interaction.
• Apple is conducting select third-party app tests with partners such as Uber, AllTrails, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, Threads, Temu, and WhatsApp.
• Engineering teams have raised accuracy concerns for high-stakes scenarios, prompting Apple to limit or exclude support for banking, financial, and health apps.
• App Intents form a cornerstone of Apple’s on-device AI strategy and are integral to the success of its forthcoming smart home hardware lineup.