Apple gears up for a major Siri overhaul announcement on June 8 at WWDC, actively engaging developers to integrate their apps with the enhanced assistant in iOS 27. However, some developers express reluctance over potential future commissions.
Developer Hesitation on Siri Partnerships
Sources familiar with the discussions reveal that developers worry Apple might impose fees on apps leveraging the new Siri capabilities. Apple assures partners of no commissions during initial rollout stages but indicates future fees remain a possibility.
Focus on Chinese Tech Giants
In China, Apple targets major players like Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent for Siri integration. Employees at these companies confirm ongoing talks, highlighting Apple’s proactive efforts ahead of WWDC.
App Intents: Powering Seamless Actions
The integration centers on Apple’s App Intents feature, enabling Siri to execute numerous in-app and cross-app actions without requiring users to launch the apps. While details on any fee structure stay unclear, this capability promises to expand Siri’s functionality significantly.
