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CLJason
User level: Level 1 (18 points)

iPadOS 27.2: Siri icon interferes with Apple Notes lasso tool

iPadOS 27.2: New Siri feature interfering with Apple Notes lasso tool. Any solutions?


Since updating to iPadOS 27.2, I've been experiencing a frustrating issue with Apple Notes when editing handwritten content using Apple Pencil. Whenever I select handwriting using the lasso tool, the newly introduced Siri icon appears above the selection and seems to interfere with the existing editing controls.

As a result:

  1. Tapping the traditional editing options, including Delete, causes the selection to disappear instead of performing the action.
  2. Attempting to move selected handwriting also deselects it.
  3. Scratch to Delete is similarly affected.


Has anyone else experienced this since iPadOS 27.2 and is there a workaround?

Posted on Oct 30, 2026 7:48 PM

4 replies

LotusPilot
User level: Level 10 (334,506 points)

Oct 31, 2026 11:06 AM in response to CLJason

You might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support. You can contact the Support Team using the Support link at top-right or bottom-left of this page. Alternatively, you can initiate and manage your support cases from Apple devices using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-support/id1130498044


If you have identified a repeatable issue, you should submit a bug report to Apple using Apple's Product Feedback portal. For iPad and iPadOS:

Feedback - iPad - Apple


When submitting your bug report, ensure that you include details of both your iPad and installed version of iPadOS within the body of your report. Don't rely upon the pick-list - as this often lags behind the current version.


JeffHillas
User level: Level 1 (14 points)

Oct 31, 2026 4:18 AM in response to CLJason

Yes, I’m having the same problem, it started after updating to iOS 27.2.

I sometimes want to convert hand written scribble to text. I usually use the Lasso Tool & the drop down menu.

the only workaround I have found is to select the scribble & ask Siri to do it.

emilio-lizardo
User level: Level 1 (131 points)

Nov 3, 2026 3:46 PM in response to CLJason

I’m seeing this in several apps : selecting text in Notes or Mail or even Safari and pressing Delete causes the Siri bubble to appear just above the text and then…nothing happens. It seems it could be triggered by double-clicking on text to select whole words, but that isn’t a consistent behavior either.


Totally annoying.

Allan Jones
User level: Level 10 (85,896 points)

Nov 4, 2026 7:46 AM in response to emilio-lizardo

Then please make sure Apple knows by using the feedback link LotusPilot includes in the response just above yours. That link gives Apple a sense of the scale of the issue so they can allocate resources.

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386232