Limited Device Support
Apple is rolling out a major upgrade to Siri AI as part of its upcoming iOS 27 and macOS Golden Gate updates. However, not all current Apple users will be able to experience the new features. The enhanced Siri will only function on a limited range of hardware, meaning many older models will be left out.
The iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone Air are among the supported models, while the iPhone 16 and earlier versions will not. Additionally, all Apple devices equipped with Apple silicon, such as M1-based Macs and those featuring the A18 Pro chip, will be compatible with the overhauled Siri experience. This list includes a range of Apple products across iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro. Baseline compatibility encompasses any smartphone from the iPhone 15 Pro onward. The upcoming iPhone 16 and iPhone 17 lineups will also support the Siri AI overhaul natively.
Though most models will see the new AI features, certain advanced capabilities will be exclusive to select devices. For example, the ability to fully customize the pace and tone of Siri AI’s voice is limited to specific models. iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, iPad models with M4 chips and at least 12GB of unified memory, and Macs with M3 and later chips will have access to this enhanced experience. Users hoping to utilize fully customizable voice expressivity and hyper-accurate systemwide dictation must own top-tier hardware running the advanced on-device model architecture. These exclusive features are currently restricted to the rumored iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro models. Mac and iPad owners must possess an M3 or M4 processor paired with a minimum of 12GB of unified memory to unlock the voice manipulation tools.
Apple’s most powerful on-device AI model is similarly restricted to a few of the latest devices. It remains to be seen how this hardware limitation affects the full functionality of Siri AI across all supported products. The public Siri AI rollout is slated for Fall 2026 alongside Apple’s next major hardware announcement.
Siri AI is still in beta and is expected to launch to the public later this year. The hardware requirements may prompt some users to consider upgrading their devices, though it's unclear how many will be motivated to do so. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.
