It's happened again - a leaked document has been discovered. According to an internal document, Apple is working on a major Siri update. As part of this, a completely new device is being developed for the smart assistant.
The British magazine “The Guardian” has obtained an internal Apple document that reveals Cupertino’s plans around Siri According to the document, the assistant is expected to receive several features by fall 2021, some of which are intended for a new device. The Siri upgrades are codenamed "Yukon" in the document and mention a completely new device. Apple is broadly addressing Siri's future. According to the document, she will have a better understanding of spoken language and be able to support the new hardware. Apple does not mention which product this is or what its specific purpose will be. Experts suspect that Cupertino is planning a further development of the HomePod.
Siri in offline mode
Of course, it's also possible that a brand-new and as yet completely unknown device is on the way, but this remains pure speculation for now. The update will also allow Siri to perform some familiar functions even better and gain access to additional services. These include the App Store, for example. According to the document, the smart assistant will be able to do more than just "search" for apps. Furthermore, a new translation feature is planned that can be run locally – meaning Siri could work without an internet connection. Apple's efforts in the healthcare market became known with the Apple Watch, at the latest. But now Cupertino seems to want to involve Siri in this area as well. The document mentions that the user can start a conversation with Siri about their health.
Siri hardware
Apple emphasizes that this does not replace a visit to the doctor, but that Siri can only provide a preliminary diagnosis. The feature is likely to be an extension of the Health app.
As already written above, there is no indication what kind of Siri device this is. Some believe it is a further development of the HomePods. Apple's hotly speculated AR glasses could of course also be a candidate. However, it is not impossible that Cupertino is planning something completely new. (Photo by alicefoxart / Bigstockphoto)
