I tried the new Siri AI on my iPhone and MacBook: This is what stood out

For years, Apple’s virtual assistant has been the centre of a running tech joke. Ask Siri a basic question, and you were almost guaranteed a familiar response: “Here’s what I found on the web.” It was less of an intelligent assistant and more of a hands-free shortcut to a Google Search page. It was cool back in 2011, but in 2026, that doesn’t work anymore.

That dynamic shifts completely with Apple’s latest iOS rollout. With the release of iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, Apple has finally injected its long-awaited AI engine into Siri.