Apple expands Siri memory to five languages in 27.2 rollout

Apple released version 27.2 of its operating systems today, introducing a memory feature to Siri that allows the assistant to recall past conversations. The update is available across iOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS. The primary change extends what data Siri can access to improve responses, now including voicemails and attachments from the Messages app.

The company also expanded Siri AI availability to five additional languages: French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. The feature remains unavailable in Europe and mainland China. Users can now select an Excluded Apps option to control which apps Siri, Search, and system suggestions can access. This setting gives customers more direct control over their data privacy within the assistant ecosystem.

Beyond the assistant updates, the software includes context-aware suggestions in Messages, such as converting an invitation into a calendar entry. The Photos app now supports SynthID watermarking, and the Apple TV app allows for user profiles. Apple Music received a new logo as part of the branding refresh. The update also brings previously announced Apple Pencil support to the iPhone Duo foldable device.

macOS Golden Gate 27.2 mirrors the iOS changes with contextual memory for Siri and the new language options. Code found in the beta versions of the Mac update references new gesture recognition capabilities in Photos, Notes, and Safari. These features may align with reports of touch support for the next MacBook Pro, a device expected at a public briefing this Wednesday.