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Siri requires a large local model download before it can be used in the iOS 27.2 beta.

Software DevelopmentAIMobile Operating SystemsSep 17, 2026score 0.172 posts · 0 replies across 1 instances
The user is discussing the new Siri capabilities in the iOS 27.2 beta, which allows users to query update details directly. However, the user notes a significant friction point where Siri is unusable until a large local model is downloaded.

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Siri requires a large local model download before it can be used in the iOS 27.2 beta.
Parent: Mobile Operating SystemsEntity: iOS 27.2 betaSub-entity: SiriImpact: negativeDate: Sep 17, 2026Target: iOS 27.2 beta Siri functionality
Siri can now directly answer questions about what is new in the software update without switching apps.
Parent: Mobile Operating SystemsEntity: iOS 27.2 betaSub-entity: SiriImpact: positiveDate: Sep 17, 2026Target: iOS 27.2 beta Siri functionality

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iOS 27.2 beta 出现了，现在可以直接问 Siri 到底这新版本更新了什么，不用切换到别的应用去查了。
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@[email protected]
升级到 iOS 27.2 beta 后，还要等 Siri 下载新的本地模型，否则连 Siri 都不能用……
0 boosts · 0 favs · 0 replies · Sep 17, 2026