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iPhone voice assistant switch could let users ditch Siri in the EU
The iPhone voice assistant switch may soon let EU users replace Siri with Gemini or ChatGPT, as Apple works to meet EU's DMA. The post iPhone voice assistant switch could let users ditch Siri in the EU appeared first on Phandroid.
The iPhone voice assistant switch might finally be happening, at least in the EU. According to Bloomberg, Apple is preparing to allow iPhone users to set third-party AI assistants like Google Gemini or ChatGPT as their default, replacing Siri altogether.
This move appears to be Apple’s way of complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act. Siri, once tightly locked into the Apple ecosystem, may soon lose its default status in Europe. While Apple already lets Siri route queries to ChatGPT, the new rules would let users bypass Siri entirely. It’s a major shift that could change how iPhones work in key markets.
As with most Apple rollouts, the timing remains unclear. It’s also unlikely this option will extend to users in the US or other regions any time soon. For now, the change seems squarely aimed at keeping regulators happy in Europe.
Meanwhile, Apple is still working behind the scenes to give Siri a serious upgrade. Internally, Apple is testing a large language model-based assistant that’s reportedly “on par” with the latest ChatGPT builds. There’s no firm release date yet, but don’t expect it at WWDC. At the earliest, Apple’s new AI-powered Siri could arrive later in the iOS 19 cycle.
Whether you plan to stick with Siri or explore alternatives like Gemini, the iPhone voice assistant switch could mark a turning point in how Apple balances control with compliance, and how much freedom iPhone users actually get.
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