# visionOS 27: New Siri Experience and Features

Apple's new operating system visionOS 27 expands Siri's capabilities.

- **Source:** [MacStories](https://brifing.si/source/2d6fb241-7483-4085-bcc6-8301b013a2d2)
- **Published:** 2026-07-13
- **Original article:** <https://www.macstories.net/stories/visionos-27-the-macstories-beta-preview/>
- **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/0697c8cb-cf25-45b4-83c7-4853927142ed

## visionOS 27 Beta Release

Apple is offering users the beta version of visionOS 27, allowing them to test new features. This version includes significant improvements in Siri's capabilities.

## Siri's New Abilities

With visionOS 27, Siri can access your personal context to answer more complex questions. For example, it can quickly respond to queries like 'When was the last time I ate at this restaurant?'

## Visual Intelligence Integration

The new Siri uses visual intelligence features on Vision Pro for the first time. This allows you to get information about content in virtual windows or objects in the real world.

## Natural Interaction

Interaction with Siri has become more natural in visionOS 27. You can easily use Siri with voice commands and hand gestures, significantly enhancing the user experience.

## Cross-Device Compatibility

visionOS 27 offers a Siri user interface compatible with iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This provides a consistent experience across different Apple devices.

## New Siri App

The Siri app in visionOS 27 includes a history of all your conversations. This is a handy feature for revisiting previous conversations or using Siri via keyboard.

## Enhanced Voice Features

For M5 Vision Pro users, Siri has a more natural voice and customizable speed. This makes the voice assistant experience more personal.

## Visual Scanning Animation

When Visual Intelligence is active, an animation showing your environment being scanned is displayed. This makes it easier for Siri to understand your surroundings.

## Hand Gesture for Siri

In visionOS 27, you can activate Siri with a hand gesture. This is a nostalgic feature reminiscent of the physical Home button on older iPhones.

## Personal Context Integration

Siri uses your personal context to provide more personalized responses. For example, it can tell you the age of your water bottle by looking up the receipt in your email.

## Issues in the Beta Process

In the beta version, some Siri requests may be slightly delayed. This is seen as a side effect of the new architecture.

## Future Updates

Apple plans to release the full version of visionOS 27 later this year. Issues in the beta version are expected to be resolved.

## Sources covering this story

- https://www.macstories.net/stories/visionos-27-the-macstories-beta-preview/ — 

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