Apple brings Siri AI to five more languages in 27.2 updates
By Automate Basics, written with AI from Apple's original
Apple has added French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish to the Siri AI beta. People with compatible devices can use it in the 27.2 software updates, though availability varies by region and device.
The short version
- What happened: Apple expanded Siri AI to French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish with its 27.2 updates.
- Who gets it: People with compatible devices can use the beta; Apple has not specified a current price for Siri AI.
- What to do: Check your device software and language, then try asking Siri about something on your screen.
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Who can use Siri AI now?
Apple says Siri AI now works in French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish, alongside English. The beta is included in the 27.2 updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple Vision Pro. You need a device that supports Apple Intelligence and must set it to one of Siri AI's supported languages.
The language expansion does not mean everyone with Apple Intelligence can use Siri AI. Apple lists more languages for Apple Intelligence overall than for this version of Siri, and says some capabilities may differ by language or region. Siri AI is unavailable to users under 13. It is also unavailable in the EU on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Apple has not specified a current price for Siri AI, but says broader access to certain features with daily limits will carry a fee in the future.
What can Siri AI do at work?
Siri AI can help with work that starts on an Apple device, such as finding details across messages, emails and photos or drafting an email. Apple says the assistant can use what is visible on the screen to answer a question or take an action. It can also help edit and share photos and retrieve current information on a topic.
For someone handling email and images throughout the day, the useful change is the chance to ask for help in the language they already use, rather than switching to English. The assistant adds another way to work with information and apps on the device. Apple has not said that every task works in every supported language or region. Siri AI is a beta, and some requests are subject to daily usage limits.
How do I try Siri AI?
To try Siri AI, check whether your Apple device supports Apple Intelligence and has the relevant 27.2 software update. Set both the device and Siri to a language Siri AI supports. If you already use English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese or Spanish, you can start with a practical request, such as asking Siri about content on your screen or for help drafting an email.
Check regional availability before relying on Siri AI for a work task. Apple says the beta is not available on iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch in the EU, and some features may be missing elsewhere. Usage limits can also apply to requests that rely on Apple's server-side models. Apple says Chinese (traditional), Norwegian, Turkish and Vietnamese support for Siri AI is planned by the end of the year.
Frequently asked questions
Which languages does Siri AI support?
Siri AI supports English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish in the 27.2 beta. Apple plans to add Chinese (traditional), Norwegian, Turkish and Vietnamese by the end of the year. Apple Intelligence supports additional languages, but that does not mean Siri AI is available in all of them.
Can I use Siri AI in the EU?
Apple says Siri AI is currently unavailable in the EU on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. The company has not given a date for availability on those devices there. Availability can also vary by region or language, even for people with a compatible device.
Does Siri AI cost extra?
Apple has not specified a current price for Siri AI. It says certain Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI, can have daily usage limits when they rely on server-side models. Apple plans to offer expanded access for a fee in the future but has not given a price.
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Source: Siri AI is available in more languages starting today, Apple, 26 Oct 2026.