A hidden feature suggests Apple might let you replace Siri with Claude or ChatGPT in iPhone and macOS

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Looking ahead: Apple has reportedly designed the new Siri architecture with a private Extensions Framework that allows users to set third-party AI models, such as Claude, as the default AI for iPhones and Macs. The feature reportedly works with iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate, both of which are now rolling out to compatible iPhones and Macs.

The Extensions Framework offers a dedicated Settings area that lets users choose their preferred backend model to provide Siri with writing tools and image generation capabilities. Siri would act as an intermediary, receiving voice commands or text input from the user and routing them to the selected model provider.

Coder and reverse engineer pdfu, also known as mactracker on MacRumors Forums, claims that Apple has incorporated two systemsto integrate third-party AI into its hardware. The...

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