What was added to AppIntents framework in iOS 27?
Asked on 2026-06-18
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In the WWDC content provided, the new capabilities added to App Intents in the iOS 27-era releases are described in Discover new capabilities in the App Intents framework and related Siri/App Schemas sessions.
New in App Intents
- ValueRepresentation for entities, so entities can carry structured data across apps.
- RelevantEntities support, so you can register content with the system and have it surfaced at the right moment.
- EntityCollection for handling large numbers of entities more efficiently.
- SyncableEntity support to use entities across devices.
- Richer parameter types, including:
- native types
- union values
- LongRunningIntent, so intents can run longer than 30 seconds and handle cancellation gracefully.
- ExecutionTargets, so you can explicitly choose where an intent runs:
- main app
- app intent extension
- WidgetKit extension
- or any combination
Also highlighted in the newer Siri/App Schemas sessions
- App Intents became a stronger foundation for Apple Intelligence and Siri.
- Apps can expose entities and intent schemas for deeper Siri understanding.
- Support for structured search, onscreen awareness, and better cross-app experiences is emphasized.
If you want, I can also summarize these as a “what’s new vs. previous year” list.
Discover new capabilities in the App Intents framework
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Build intelligent Siri experiences with App Schemas
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