I tested iOS 26 Siri against iOS 27 Siri AI in my car - and it wasn't even close

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As an iPhone user, I often get frustrated with Siri's inability to correctly respond to my questions and requests. That's especially true in the car when I'm driving. And when it fails to respond or gives me the wrong answer, that's a distraction I don't need when I'm behind the wheel.

That's why I've been looking forward to the new Siri AI, due to officially roll out in September with iOS 27. This latest generation of the voice assistant promises to be more responsive, more accurate, and less frustrating.

Does Siri AI live up to the hype? To answer that question, I recently took two iPhones with me in the car -- one with iOS 26 and the other with the iOS 27 public beta. I tasked both of them with the same questions and requests to see if and...

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