Apple has released iOS 27 alongside macOS 27 Golden Gate, iPadOS 27, and watchOS 27, introducing Siri AI—a redesigned voice assistant powered by Apple Intelligence—though the feature remains absent from mobile devices in the European Union due to regulatory conflicts.
Why Siri AI Is Missing From iPhones and iPads in the EU
Apple announced Siri AI at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, confirming that the new assistant would not initially launch in the EU or China on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. Apple attributes the restriction to the Digital Markets Act (DMA). The company stated that it proposed several solutions to EU regulators to introduce Siri AI while ensuring secure support for other virtual assistants, but the European Commission rejected all of them.
The European Commission offered a different account of the negotiations. The Commission stated that Apple “was not able to develop solutions that would meet basic EU standards for privacy and security.” Furthermore, the Commission reported that Apple asked for a waiver from DMA obligations for at least 18 months rather than adapting its technology to comply with the rules.
High-Level Political Pressure and Stalled Negotiations
Several European governments attempted to resolve the impasse before the software rollout. Representatives from Germany and France held discussions with Tim Cook and other Apple executives, and a public petition was launched. Donald Tusk also discussed the Siri situation with Apple’s leadership. Despite these interventions, no agreement was reached prior to the release of iOS 27.
While Apple plans to expand Siri AI language support in October to include Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, and Portuguese, the regulatory block in the European Union is expected to remain in place.
Device Availability of Siri AI in Poland
The availability of Siri AI in Poland varies sharply by hardware platform. Because the regulatory dispute centers on iOS and iPadOS, Polish users lack access to Siri AI on the following devices:
- iOS 27
- iPadOS 27
- watchOS 27 (because Siri AI on watchOS requires a paired iPhone with active Siri AI capabilities)
Conversely, the feature functions on specific platforms in English. Users in Poland can access Siri AI on:
- macOS 27 Golden Gate (available now in final release)
- visionOS 27 (though Apple Vision Pro is not officially sold in Poland)
Using Siri AI on macOS 27 Golden Gate
Users running macOS 27 Golden Gate in Poland can utilize the new Siri application, which logs all conversations with the AI assistant. Supported features on the Mac include Ask Siri, Type to Siri, Visual Intelligence, personal context understanding, deep app integration, and voice tuning.
Pro Tip: To access Siri AI on compatible Mac systems, users must join the waitlist by navigating to Settings > Siri.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Siri AI available on iPhone in Poland under iOS 27?
No. Siri AI is blocked on iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 within the European Union due to regulatory disputes involving the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Can I use Siri AI on an Apple Watch in Poland?
No. watchOS 27 requires a paired iPhone with active Siri AI functionality. Because the feature is disabled on EU iPhones, it remains unavailable on Apple Watch in Poland.
Does Siri AI work on Mac computers in Poland?
Yes. Users in Poland can access Siri AI in English on macOS 27 Golden Gate after enrolling in the waitlist via system settings.
Why did the European Union block Siri AI?
The European Commission stated that Apple failed to provide solutions meeting EU privacy and security standards under the Digital Markets Act and sought an 18-month regulatory exemption instead.
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