This capability will only be available to iPhone users in Japan—specifically those whose devices and Apple IDs are registered in the country.

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Apple’s iOS 26.2 update brings a major change for iPhone users in Japan, allowing them to replace Siri with third-party voice ...

Apple is testing a major shift on iPhones in Japan, letting users assign a third-party assistant to the Side Button in iOS 26 ...

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Apple is set to allow Japanese iPhone users to replace Siri with third-party voice assistants like Google Gemini or Amazon Alexa.

This update marks the first time Apple has allowed any assistant to take over Siri’s role at the system level.

Home Assistant is often seen as the top choice for its wide compatibility and setup ease. Amazon Alexa excels with voice ...

In iOS 26.2 beta 3, Apple is laying the groundwork for a future option that will let iPhone users in Japan choose a different ...

Following signs of new Side Button functionality in the iOS 26.2 beta 3 update, Apple developer documentation has confirmed ...

Apple's iOS 26.2 features Side button settings that let users swap Siri for another assistant — but only in Japan, not the ...

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