ToolsThe story, in brief
I put the new Siri AI through a 10-round test on my Mac - here's how it did
Apple's new Siri AI is live on Mac. Here's what actually works—and what doesn't.
The KeyNews take
Why it matters
Apple Intelligence's Siri redesign is shipping to users, but early testing reveals capability gaps that could affect adoption among power users and enterprise buyers.
The key facts
8 to knowNew Siri AI tested across 10 evaluation rounds on macOS
Performance described as 'promising start' with identified limitations
Apple Intelligence feature now available on Mac hardware
Practical usability gaps suggest iteration needed before full rollout confidence
New Siri AI tested on Mac via Apple Intelligence
10-round evaluation framework used
Feature set described as 'promising start' with acknowledged limitations
Published Jun 17, 2026 — recent rollout
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Publisher excerpt: I tried the new Siri on my Mac, and although it's off to a promising start, Apple still has more work to do.