This week: Testing Siri AI against Apple’s bold claims, tons of extra details we’ve found in iOS 27, the big features coming later, and Apple’s major product launches on course for next year.

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• I tested the new Siri AI against Apple’s own claims
  • I replicated demos from Apple’s WWDC26 keynote, using questions based on my own personal context. Here's how the Siri AI test went.
• 10 hidden iOS 27 features Apple barely mentioned at WWDC26
  • Beyond Siri AI and Apple Intelligence, iOS 27 includes plenty of useful hidden features that make your iPhone smarter to use.
• iOS 27 isn’t done yet: Additional features might arrive in September
  • From a customizable Camera app to third-party AI in Siri, Apple may have three more surprises lined up for September.
• Apple plans one of its most ambitious product waves ever for 2027
  • Apple 2027 product releases ambitiously shape up to include camera AirPods, 2nd-gen foldable iPhone and 20th anniversary iPhone.
  • Trump says Apple and Intel will build chips together in US
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