Apple plans to put an animated version of its Siri voice assistant at the center of a new robotic device that could launch in 2027, according to Bloomberg. Apple is testing out a new version of Siri that would power a device that resembles an iPad mounted on a robotic arm that swivels about, reported Bloomberg. Video calls through FaceTime will be one of the main features of the tabletop robot. Siri will be able to interrupt conversations that take place around the device with restaurant suggestions or recipe recommendations, according to Bloomberg. Putting Siri in such a prominent position may be a risky move for Apple. First launched in 2011, Siri has lagged behind rival voice assistants for a long time now. Siri’s struggles have become more pronounced in recent years as more advanced chatbots like OpenAI’s ChatGPT have emerged. Apple failed to deliver a more advanced version of Siri that it promised to launch this year, delaying it until sometime next year. #Gadgets https://www.bloomberg.com..