Apple's Siri Now Works Inside Your Favorite Apps

Apple just made Siri a lot more useful. Starting with the iOS 27.3 update, third-party app developers can now let Siri perform actions inside their apps. That means you can use voice commands to do things like book a ride, send a message, or find a file without ever opening the app. Previously, Siri's powers were limited to a smaller set of features in third-party apps.

The update also introduces 'app skills,' which let developers combine several tasks into one simple voice command. For instance, you could say 'Hey Siri, change my ride pickup to a new address' and Siri will handle it, even while you're tracking the ride in a live activity. You won't even need to mention the app's name if it's already open or in use.

Apple is also expanding Siri's abilities in its own apps like Calendar, Mail, Maps, Messages, and Photos. You can ask Siri to find a coffee shop you visited last week or archive old files. And if you're not sure what Siri can do, you can just ask it for a list of commands for each app.

The catch? This is currently a developer preview, so it may be a while before all your apps support it. Also, not all developers will implement these features right away, and you'll need to grant Siri access to your apps for it to work. But the direction is clear: Siri is becoming a true assistant that can act on your behalf across your phone.