An overview of when Japanese Siri AI may become available, supported models and how to use it. Based on Apple's announcements and overseas reports, it outlines the key points, including the expected October beta launch, operation in iOS 27.2 and the timing of the final release.
Apple said in its September announcement that the Japanese version of Siri AI would enter beta availability from October, but the wording has not changed at this point. The Apple Intelligence page still says it is expected to become available by the end of the year, so the timing of the official release remains uncertain.
According to overseas media, the Japanese version is operating for developers in the iOS 27.2 beta. The RC (release candidate) was distributed on 19 October, and the final version is expected to become available approximately 1 week after the RC. Reports on the English version have also described the beta's usability and other aspects.
The Japanese version is expected to support models from the iPhone 15 Pro onward, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus and earlier models will not be supported even after updating to iOS 27. The range of supported models is currently limited, and reports indicate that individual user experiences may vary.
To begin using it, users are expected to select Try Siri AI (Beta) under Siri in Settings and join the waitlist. The English version has involved a delay before access becomes available, and reports have also mentioned a daily usage limit and the possibility of paid expansion in the future.