iOS 26.2 leak shows iPhone might let you replace Siri as default assistant <div class="feat-image">

</div><p><strong>Update, 5:55 p.m. ET: </strong>Apple has published a
new Developer Blog post detailing the upcoming feature, which will be limited to users in Japan.</p>
<p>iOS 26.2 beta 3 is here, bringing signs of a
forthcoming AirDrop upgrade and welcome
Measure enhancements. But the code for iOS 26.2 beta 3 reveals a potentially bigger change coming: the ability to replace Siri with a third-party assistant when using iPhoneās side button.</p>
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iOS 26.2 leak shows iPhone might let you replace Siri as default assistant