Hello,
After a recent iOS update, I was going through my settings to set restrictions on apps installed on my device, and I noticed this option on each app's page:
Learn from this App: "Allow Siri to learn from how you use [App Name] to make suggestions across apps."
I turned it off right away, but it left me with several questions. In 2026, Siri has received major updates, including new AI features, and it now communicates with me much more often. Before I decide whether to turn this setting back on, I'd like to understand:
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What data does Siri collect from each app? For example, does it look at which apps I open and when, what I do inside them, or the content I view?
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How is that data used to improve suggestions? What does Siri actually do with what it learns?
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Where is this data processed and stored? Does it stay on my device, or is it sent to Apple's servers or synced through iCloud?
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How is my personal information protected? Is it linked to my Apple Account, and is it shared with app developers or third parties?
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How is the content I watch or read used across apps? Could something I view in one app affect suggestions in another app?
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Can I see or delete what Siri has already learned? If so, how?
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I know Apple takes privacy and security seriously, so I'm not too worried. But this is one of those features Apple didn't really talk about on stage, so I'd appreciate a clearer explanation of how it works.
Thanks!