What’s happened? Apple’s CEO Tim Cook has confirmed that the revamped Siri experience will reach users next year.
- First announced during the WWDC 2024 keynote, this new version of Siri will offer more personalized responses, feature on-screen awareness, and support integrated app controls.
- It was initially expected to roll out alongside other Apple Intelligence features in iOS 18, but the company pushed the rollout earlier this year.
- In an interview with CNN, Cook has now said that the development is on track for a 2026 release.
Why is this important? The Siri upgrade was among the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features when Apple first previewed it last year. However, the delays have left many users disappointed.
- Apple is facing several class action lawsuits over the delayed AI features, but news of the rollout timeline should give iPhone users some hope.
- While the company hasn’t shared a specific release date, leaks suggest the features could arrive sometime in spring next year.
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Why should I care? If you bought into Apple’s marketing and are still waiting on the Siri overhaul, you can expect to finally get your hands on it in a few months.
- Apple has claimed that the revamped version will offer users a significantly better experience by offering better contextual responses and deeper app integration.
- The update could bring Apple’s voice assistant up to par with Google’s Gemini.
What’s next? It remains to be seen whether Apple can keep its promise and release all the advertised Apple Intelligence Siri features next year. Previous reports suggest that this may not be the case, and some improvements may not arrive until 2027.
