A longtime user of Siri, who has been interacting with the digital assistant since the iPhone 4S in 2011, described their relationship with the tool as a mix of appreciation and frustration. Initially, they found Siri helpful for simple tasks like checking the weather or sending messages. However, over time, the user became less reliant on the assistant, possibly due to repeated unfulfilled promises from Apple about improving its capabilities. In June, Apple released an updated version of Siri, claiming it to be "smarter and more capable." The user approached this update with skepticism, given their past experiences with unmet expectations. The user tested the new Siri AI across several Apple devices, including a MacBook Neo, an iPad Pro, and an iPad Mini. They noted that the latest Siri version includes a dedicated chatbot app and a text-based interface that can be accessed using the Command+Space shortcut—previously used for Spotlight search. The user compared Siri's performance to Gemini, an AI model developed by Google, and found it puzzling that Siri doesn’t allow users to choose between different AI models, unlike Gemini, which offers multiple options. After upgrading to iOS 27 on an iPhone 17 Pro Max, the user found their experience with Siri becoming more intuitive. The integration of Siri into the operating system allowed for a smoother workflow, without the need to actively choose between different AI models. Apple uses a combination of on-device and cloud-based models, such as AFM 3 Core or AFM 3 Cloud Pro, but these technical details are hidden from the user, making the experience simpler and more streamlined. In contrast, the user found the implementation of Gemini on Android devices to be less cohesive. Although there is a dedicated Gemini app with more features, accessing Gemini outside of the app requires extra steps, such as enabling voice features through the power button or using the "Hey Google" command. The user found this process more complicated compared to the seamless integration of Siri on iOS devices. Overall, the user concluded that Apple’s minimalist approach to the Siri app makes it more accessible and user-friendly, even if it doesn’t offer the same level of control as other platforms.