May 19 2025 – According to reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Drake Bennett, Apple is gearing up to grant EU users the ability to set a default voice assistant other than Siri on their devices.
In a comprehensive article published today delving into the shortcomings of Apple’s AI capabilities, the two sources revealed that the tech giant is planning to implement this change across various software platforms. This indicates that at least iPhone, iPad, and Mac users within the EU will have the option to switch their default voice assistants.
If these reports hold true, it would empower EU users to select alternatives such as Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant as their go-to voice assistants on Apple devices.
The sources further mentioned that Apple is making these modifications to comply with the ever-expanding regulatory landscape in the European Union.
As per previous reports, Apple has already allowed iPhone users in the EU to set third-party applications as their default options for various functions, including web browsing, messaging, and navigation. This latest move regarding voice assistants appears to be an extension of Apple’s efforts to adapt to the region’s regulatory requirements.
