SIRI'S VOICE NOW CUSTOMIZABLE IN iOS 27 BETA

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MON, JUL 6, 2026

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Apple has added new controls to iOS 27 beta allowing users to adjust Siri's speaking pace and expressivity. The features give users granular control over how the assistant communicates.

The latest iOS 27 beta introduces sliders for customizing Siri's vocal characteristics. Users can now modify how quickly Siri speaks, ranging from slower to faster delivery. A separate control adjusts expressivity, allowing users to dial in how emotional or neutral the assistant sounds. These additions address longstanding requests from users who found Siri's default voice speed either too fast or too slow. The expressivity control offers a middle ground between robotic and overly dramatic delivery. The changes are available in the current iOS 27 beta and appear in the Siri settings menu. Apple has not yet announced whether these features will appear in the public iOS 27 release, though beta features typically make it to final versions. The customization options join existing Siri voice choices, which already include multiple accents and languages.

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