New Delhi, Aug. 12 -- Imagine running your iPhone without ever touching it. Soon, that might be possible. Reports suggest Apple is developing a major Siri upgrade that could let you control your device entirely with voice commands.

This upgrade would be built on an enhanced version of App Intents, a framework that allows Siri to operate apps like a real user. You might ask Siri to pull up a specific photo, edit it, and send it to a friend. You could also leave a comment on Instagram, shop online, fill a cart, and even log into your favourite services without lifting a finger.

Apple's vision is to make Siri a genuine voice-first controller for iPhone apps. It is also working on home products where this technology might fit, such as a sma...