Code in iOS 27.3 has a flag for ‘Conversational Apps.’
Code in iOS 27.3 has a flag for ‘Conversational Apps.’
by Terrence O'BrienNov 8, 2026, 3:00 PM UTCPhoto by Jennifer Pattison Tuohy / The VergeTerrence O'Brien is the Verge’s weekend editor. He’s covered the tech industry for over 18 years and knows a thing or two about synths.Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub. There’s a flag listed for a “Conversational Apps” category. While there are no details about what apps would fall under that heading, it seems reasonable that AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Claude could be added to HomeView. According to pdfu on X, that new beta also adds support for bidirectional audio routing and session management, but says it’s “still not fully wired up.”
