Apple opens iPhone side-button to third-party voice assistants in Japan with iOS 26.2—first step in broader shake-up of Siri dominance.

In iOS 26.2 beta 3, Apple is laying the groundwork for a future option that will let iPhone users in Japan choose a different default voice assistant. Right now, a press and hold gesture on the Side ...

If you've wanted to try other voice assistants apart from Siri on your iPhone, Apple might have something for you. However, ...

Open a third-party voice assistant instead of Siri. Image: Rajesh Pandey/Cult of Mac Apple will soon allow iPhone users in Japan to use the side button to trigger a third-party voice assistant they ...

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This update marks the first time Apple has allowed any assistant to take over Siri’s role at the system level.

Phone 15 Pro users and upper iPhone models can now launch ChatGPT’s voice mode using the Action button, offering instant, ...

Earlier today, we shared a few details about new code in iOS 26.2 beta 3, which shows that Apple is working on letting users replace Siri when pressing the iPhone’s side button: There’s a new ...