Hey, Siri: Plug into my app like you said you'd do way back in 2024

As of Tuesday, developers can explore expanded Siri AI integration for their Apple platform apps through beta releases of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS 27.3, and visionOS 27.3. Next spring, nearly three years after announcing plans for deeper third-party Siri integration, Apple expects to begin accepting App Store submissions using the new capabilities.

"This developer beta offers a sneak peek at Siri AI app intents for developers," Apple said in a developer news post. "With this early Developer Preview, your app can work directly with Siri AI, giving you a first look at new ways to reach and serve your customers."

Anything is likely to be an improvement. Apple's Siri, a voice-activated assistant service, dates back to 2011 and gained limited third-party app access in 2016. In 2024, it became an interface for interacting with Apple Intelligence, its suite of generative AI features.

Apple Intelligence has not been very intelligent – several advertised Siri capabilities were delayed, so much so …