How Should the Siri App Be Graded?

About this episode

This week on AppStories, John and Federico check in on Apple’s betas with a close look at the new Siri app and how it compares to past-Siri and other chatbot products. On AppStories+, John and Federico explain how they manage multiple Macs for automation and coding tasks. Also available on YouTube here. Subscribe here. We deliver AppStories+ to subscribers with bonus content, ad-free, and at a high bitrate early every week. To learn more about an AppStories+ subscription, visit our Plans page, or read the AppStories+ FAQ. This episode is sponsored by: • Finalist – A paper-inspired daily planner with notes for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and now Apple Watch. A day you design your way. For 50% off your first year use this link. • Inoreader – Build your own newsfeed and cut through the noise. Links and Show Notes Beta Season • macOS 27 Golden Gate • iOS 27 Preview • iPadOS 27 Preview • macOS 27 Golden Gate: The MacStories Public Beta Preview • Siri AI and Apple’s Trickle-Up Strategy Siri and Apple Intelligence • Siri • Apple Intelligence • App Intents Chatbots and Models • ChatGPT • Improving GPT-5.6 Sol in ChatGPT and expanding access to GPT-5.6 Luna for free users