Apple released iOS 27.2, delivering major updates to Siri AI including multi-language support, the ability to recall past conversations, and expanded data integration, marking Apple's continued push to enhance its virtual assistant.
- Siri AI adds memory and five new languages.
- Expanded data access includes photos and Safari history.
- Siri AI remains unavailable in the EU due to regulatory delays.
What happened
Apple launched iOS 27.2 as the first substantial update to iOS 27, alongside new versions for iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, visionOS, and tvOS. The highlight is enhanced Siri AI, which now supports five additional languages—French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish—and can remember past conversations to provide more contextually aware responses.
The update also allows Siri to tap into more user data such as photos shared in Messages, calendar invitees, voicemails, and Safari browsing history to enrich interactions. Users gain a new centralized 'Excluded Apps' setting, giving them control over which apps Siri, Search, and suggestions access. Additional features include partial copying of Siri’s replies and more intelligent action suggestions within Messages.
Why it matters
Improving Siri AI’s contextual memory and multilingual support represents Apple’s effort to make the assistant more helpful and competitive against other AI-driven virtual assistants. By expanding data sources that Siri can access—while offering users control—Apple balances enhanced functionality with privacy concerns.
However, the continued absence of Siri AI in the EU highlights the regulatory headwinds Apple faces, particularly due to the Digital Markets Act. This limits adoption in a major market and signals the ongoing tension between innovative AI feature rollouts and regional compliance requirements.
What to watch next
Apple plans further language additions by year-end, including Chinese (traditional), Norwegian, Turkish, and Vietnamese, broadening Siri AI’s reach. Monitoring how Apple navigates EU regulations will be critical, especially as it attempts to resume Siri AI deployment there.
Additional features rolling out, like SynthID support in Photos and the option to add sign language interpreters or live captioners in FaceTime calls, hint at Apple’s emphasis on accessibility and AI-powered content verification. These elements will be important to watch as Apple continues enhancing its ecosystem across devices.