How to get Siri’s new look in iOS 18.3

Siri looks completely different with the release of iOS 18.3. Apple has updated its voice assistant, giving it a vibrant, eye-catching glow.

This new design is just one of the many exciting changes in iOS 18.3. While it’s currently available only on a few devices, if you have a supported model and meet a few specific conditions, you can get Siri’s glowing borders and upgraded interface today. Here’s how.

What exactly is new with Siri?

Bye orb, hello glowing border

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The familiar orb at the bottom of your screen is now a thing of the past. With the new update, Apple’s voice assistant features a glowing border. Now, when you ask Siri for help, colorful lights dance around your device’s edges, creating a more fun and futuristic aesthetic.

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Can you get Siri’s new look?

Before you can experience the glowing new look of Siri, there are a couple of things you’ll need to confirm.

1. Update to iOS 18.3

Make sure your device is running the latest iOS update. The iOS 18.3 update includes the new Siri (but, as of Feb. 25, iOS 18.3.1 is available to install). If you haven’t updated yet, you can do so by heading to Settings > General > Software Update and installing the latest version.

2. Confirm you can use Apple Intelligence

The new Siri experience is powered by Apple Intelligence, a set of AI features that run directly on your iPhone. However, Apple Intelligence isn’t available to everyone. Right now, it’s limited to the following iPhone models:

If you have one of these models, you should be able to access the new Siri look. If your device doesn’t support Apple Intelligence, you’ll still have access to the regular Siri, but you won’t see the glowing animation that comes with iOS 18.3.

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How to unlock Siri’s new look

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Now that you’re sure you’re on the right software and have a compatible device, it’s time to get Siri’s new look. There are a couple of steps involved.

1. Enable or re-enable Apple Intelligence

If you’re using a supported device but haven’t seen the updated Siri experience yet, you may need to manually enable Apple Intelligence. Even if it’s already enabled, you might need to toggle it off and back on. Here’s how to do that:

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.
2. Tap on Apple Intelligence & Siri.
3. Toggle Apple Intelligence on.

If it’s already turned on, and you’re still not seeing the new design, toggle it off and then on again. Sometimes a quick toggle can help reset things.

2. Check your language settings

Currently, Apple Intelligence is only available for Siri in specific English language variants. So, if you’ve set your Siri language to something other than one of the supported English languages, you won’t see the new Siri. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri.
2. Under Language, set it to one of the following English options:
   • English (Australia)
   • English (Canada)
   • English (Ireland)
   • English (New Zealand)
   • English (South Africa)
   • English (United Kingdom)
   • English (United States)

If you’ve changed your Siri language to something else, you’ll need to switch it back to one of the supported variants. After doing so, toggle Apple Intelligence off and on again and then restart your device.

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Still don’t you see Siri’s new look?

When all else fails, do a restart

Once Apple Intelligence is enabled and your language is set correctly, the next time you activate Siri, you should see the new glowing border effect. The glow will surround the edges of your screen. If you’ve followed all these steps and still don’t see the new Siri look, restart your phone.