User level: Level 1 (5 points)The new version of Siri is trash. It is unable to access apps even after granted permission in the settings. It demands that you manually open the app first. Even when you do this it is still unable to perform simple tasks.
The previous non-AI version of Siri worked fine with the app in question. How do you spend millions in development to create a worse product?
Posted on Sep 28, 2026 3:33 PM
User level: Level 10 (238,530 points)Sep 28, 2026 4:44 PM in response to Per48d
Siri AI is still in beta. It's not a finished product.
If it doesn't suit your needs, turn Siri off. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. You will be offered the choice of Siri AI (beta) or Siri Classic.
Choose Siri Classic.
Try Siri AI again after it's fully baked.
User level: Level 8 (45,179 points)Sep 28, 2026 3:48 PM in response to Per48d
Re: "New Siri ..."
Seems Siri AI is still in "beta" mode as software goes, and using Siri in "Classic" mode is still possible.
Apple welcomes feedback on Siri AI:
You may want to contribute your experience, and help to forward improvements:
See: Use Report a Concern to share feedback about Apple Intelligence or Siri AI - Apple Support
Third-party (non-Apple) article on how to switch back to Siri in "Classic" mode,
... and what you give up if you do.
User level: Level 10 (105,996 points)Sep 28, 2026 4:54 PM in response to Per48d
Turn it off if you don't like it and return to Classic Siri. For me it is far superior than Classic Siri and there really is no comparison. For example, I had a photo sent to me that contained a recipe and asked Siri AI to add this Recipe to my Notes app, and everything was transcribed perfectly in a format you would expect from a Recipe. It was not just the picture saved in Notes, it was the actual Recipe just like I had typed it myself with the name given as the Title. Classic Siri would have balked at that request.
But the good news is that you have a choice, so use whatever you want. We will enjoy the benefits of Siri AI and you can continue to use Classic Siri since you find that better. Everyone is happy that way!
User level: Level 1 (11 points)Sep 29, 2026 8:12 AM in response to Per48d
It is so bad. Siri has always been pretty awful but it could be used to send / read messages, turn lights on or play music. Basic things with minimal complexity were passable. Now since iOS27 and Apple “Intelligence” Siri can’t even do that. It’s an infuriating joke to try to do anything with Siri now.
User level: Level 10 (238,530 points)Sep 29, 2026 8:41 AM in response to mkizz
Then turn off Siri AI and revert to Siri classic.
User level: Level 1 (14 points)Sep 29, 2026 8:32 PM in response to KiltedTim
Agree, what are the tasks that she cannot perform?
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256366802