Why Apple built a third-party AI system for Siri and then refused to show it at WWDC

2026-06-15

The iOS 27 beta contains an Extensions system for third-party AI. The system includes a settings panel and a dedicated App Store section. Both have been built, but are toggled off in the backend. Apple was in discussions with major AI providers about granting entitlements for the framework, but it appears the company has decided against announcing the feature for now.