Apple launches standalone Siri app: Integrates Google Gemini and automatically deletes history.
At WWDC 2026, Apple is expected to introduce a completely new Siri application with the ability to automatically delete chat history and operate on Google's Gemini model.
At WWDC 2026, Apple will officially launch a standalone Siri app with groundbreaking changes to privacy and performance. The biggest highlights include an automatic chat history deletion feature similar to iMessage and the integration of Google's large Gemini language model on Apple's own cloud platform.
Security mechanism through automatic history deletion.
The new Siri app on iOS 27 will allow users to customize how long conversation data is stored. Specifically, the system will offer options to automatically delete history after 30 days, one year, or store it indefinitely. This is an important step in addressing privacy concerns when users interact deeply with artificial intelligence.
In addition, the new generation Siri supports a variety of interaction methods, from text and voice to directly uploading files for AI processing. Apple also introduced a new universal gesture, allowing users to quickly open Siri conversations from any interface on the device without interrupting their current work.
The combination of Apple Intelligence and Google Gemini
Despite being supported by Google's powerful Gemini models, Apple asserts that Siri will operate on a private cloud computing system (Private Cloud Compute). This process ensures that user data is not directly transferred to partners, thereby preventing the use of personal information to train third-party AI models.
The new Siri app interface is expected to offer two flexible display modes. Users can choose a new conversation-focused view similar to ChatGPT, or manage it using a history list in the style of the traditional Messages app.
Beta development roadmap and labeling
According to a report from Bloomberg, the next-generation Siri will likely still be labeled "beta" when it launches on iOS 27, similar to Apple Intelligence's previous roadmap. Internal test versions show that Apple allows users to actively participate in or decline this app testing program.
The continued use of the "experimental" label after such a long development period demonstrates Apple's cautious approach to optimizing complex AI features. The first public beta version is expected to be released soon after the WWDC event concludes.
