Apple launched the new Siri with artificial intelligence in Portuguese, alongside operating system updates for version 27.2. The assistant gained features to better understand requests, personal information, and perform tasks in different apps.
Available in beta, it also allows users to analyze images, draft texts, and answer questions about various topics. Access requires a device compatible with Apple Intelligence.
The system can locate data in old emails and automatically create lists in the Reminders app. – Image: Provided by Apple
A more contextual and integrated Siri
The new assistant can combine information from messages, emails, and photos to fulfill requests involving multiple steps. If someone asks what an aunt suggested for Saturday lunch, for example, Siri can find a message about shrimp bobó, locate a recipe from the grandmother in an old email, and add the ingredients to the shopping list in the Reminders app.
The integration also extends to third-party apps.It is possible to send messages through WhatsApp, listen to audiobooks on Audible, schedule workouts at SmartGym, plan trips on Tripsy, and take notes on Noted.
Another feature allows a conversation to be continued with follow-up questions related to the initial topic. Anyone who receives a trail recommendation via message can ask Siri what the route’s distance is and whether it is suitable for children. The assistant also recognizes content displayed on the screen and can perform actions based on it, such as adding a wedding’s events and their respective locations to the calendar.
Interaction has gained new ways of accessing Siri. On iPhone, Siri can be activated using the side button or through Dynamic Island. On Mac and iPad, it is integrated into Spotlight. A dedicated app allows previous conversations to be resumed, with history synchronized through iCloud across the user’s devices.
Visual Intelligence and writing tools
Visual Intelligence expands the possibilities for interacting with images on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Vision Pro. For example, when pointing the camera at a music festival poster, the user can check the artists’ performance times and ask Siri to create calendar events.
How it works varies depending on the device:
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iPhone: Uses the camera to obtain information about what is in front of the user.
iPad: Allows content to be analyzed through screenshots.
Mac: Provides a keyboard shortcut for selecting elements on the screen and asking questions.
Apple Vision Pro: Allows information to be accessed about apps and objects in the environment.
- iPad and Mac: integrate Siri with Spotlight to make it easier to find answers.
The assistant also gained writing tools integrated into different areas of the system. It can create drafts, review texts, and make changes based on user instructions. In Mail and Messages, it can adapt the tone and punctuation to each recipient’s usual communication style.
More complex cloud-based features will have daily usage limits and paid options in the future. – Image: Publicity/Apple
How privacy and availability work
The new Siri uses artificial intelligence models developed by Apple in collaboration with Google, as well as Gemini models. Processing takes place on the device or through Private Cloud Compute, which, according to the company, allows tasks to be run on servers without storing personal data or making it accessible to the company or third parties. Independent experts can review these practices.
AI Siri is available in beta on iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, macOS 27.2, watchOS 27.2, and visionOS 27.2. In addition to Portuguese, support is available for English, French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. Use requires a compatible device with Apple Intelligence enabled and configured in a supported language.
There are restrictions for children under 13 and for use of the assistant on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS in the European Union. Some server-dependent features have daily limits, and Apple plans to offer expanded access through payment in the future.
Valdir Antonelli is a journalist specializing in digital marketing and consumer behavior.
