AirPods can turn into a completely different device with iOS 27

While there is only a short time until Apple introduces iOS 27, the most striking headline is the comprehensive renewal of Siri. This change is expected to directly affect not only the iPhone experience but also the use of AirPods. Wireless headphones, which are increasingly gaining ground in daily use, may have a more functional role with the new software update. In particular, the development of the voice assistant may move AirPods from being just an accessory to a more central position.

The 2013 movie Her was about the constant and natural communication between the user and artificial intelligence. In the intervening years, some aspects of this scenario have become reality. However, the limitations of existing digital assistants show that this experience has not yet been fully realized. The transformation that Siri will undergo with iOS 27 may bring this vision a little closer.

The new Siri that Apple is working on is expected to offer chat-oriented and more natural communication. Thanks to this structure based on large language models, a system that better understands both general information and the user’s personal context can emerge. In addition, innovations such as deep integration between applications, performing multiple operations with a single command, and extensibility with third-party artificial intelligence services are also on the agenda. All these developments seem to increase the ease of use on iPhone and other Apple devices.

Always accessible AI experience with iOS 27 and AirPods

At this point, the role of AirPods becomes even more clear. If the voice assistant, which can currently be accessed instantly with the “Siri” command, becomes more reliable and competent with the new version, usage habits may also change. For users who have limited use of this feature due to Siri’s inconsistent performance to date, a more fluid experience may be possible after iOS 27. This may pave the way for more active use of AirPods throughout the day.

In addition, Apple’s approach to hardware and software integration may make Siri advantageous against third-party artificial intelligence solutions. While separate applications must currently be opened to access tools such as ChatGPT, Siri works directly as part of the system. Although the current integration offers some basic functions, it lacks fluency due to requiring additional commands from the user and limited dialogue structure.

With iOS 27, Siri is expected to offer a more natural, uninterrupted and mutual communication-based experience. In this way, users can have an artificial intelligence assistant that is constantly accessible via AirPods. This interaction, which starts with a single voice command, can make it possible to perform different tasks quickly.

The position of AirPods in this new structure shows that the device can go beyond being just a headphone that transmits sound. Combined with features like active noise cancellation that improve focus in daily use, a smarter assistant experience can reshape user habits. However, whether Siri can reach the promised level will depend on how consistently it performs in real usage scenarios. For this reason, the practical equivalent of the innovations to be introduced with iOS 27 will be decisive in terms of user experience.