Apple’s latest announcements on the integration of Siri and Apple Intelligence open up a new dimension for developers and users alike. Developers can now integrate their apps directly into interactions with Siri using the App Intent system, significantly improving the user experience.
Accessibility and versatility through App Intent System
With the App Intent system, developers are creating a completely new form of interaction with mobile apps. The user can ask Siri specific questions about the content of an app or have it perform actions that are directly linked to the information displayed. This could be particularly important for browsers, document readers or file management systems. The system is already taking the functionality of applications to a new level of user-friendliness.
Integration with SiriKit and App Intents
There are two main integration tools for developers: SiriKit and App Intents. While SiriKit is suitable for actions in existing domains such as music or news, App Intents is aimed at those apps that do not have such a counterpart. By adding new Assistant schemas, the app functionality is opened up to Siri and Apple Intelligence – a promising prospect for creative title suggestions for presentations or data overviews in spreadsheets.
Apple Intelligence and Siri Updates
Implications for the developer community and users
Developers need to prepare for a time when usability and contextual awareness will increase, leading to closer integration between apps and voice assistants. The potential applications, such as text suggestions in word processing programs or recognizing objects in photos, illustrate how interactive and dynamic Apple’s technologies could be in the future.
Beta test phases and future prospects
The current beta versions of iOS 18.2 allow developers to test these new functionalities. Even if the current implementation does not yet include all the promised functions, the step towards a more intelligent Siri is significant.
The most important facts about the update
New integration of iPhone apps with Siri and Apple Intelligence.
Extension of app functionality using the App Intent system.
SiriKit can be used for existing app interactions, App Intents for new application areas.
Potential benefits for users through improved user experience.
Provision of beta versions for implementation and test phase.
