The Verge Hands-On: Rebuilt Gemini-Powered Siri in iOS 27 'Actually Works'

The Verge published the first major hands-on review of Apple's rebuilt Gemini-powered Siri in iOS 27, headlined with the finding that it 'actually works' — notable contrast with years of Siri reliability critiques and the 1.94% AAPL stock drop on WWDC day. The reviewer tested cross-app automation, contextual awareness, and voice-initiated workflows, providing the first independent third-party validation of Apple's flagship AI product this cycle. Developers and Apple investors watching for post-WWDC signal on whether Gemini-Siri delivers on its demo have their first external data point.