If you were looking forward to a smarter, more proactive Siri this year, you might need to wait a little longer. Apple has officially confirmed that its ambitious AI-driven Siri overhaul has been delayed until 2026.
What's the Delay About?
Apple initially planned to roll out a more personalized Siri experience in 2024, giving the voice assistant better awareness of personal context and the ability to take actions across different apps. But now, the company says these advanced features will take more time to perfect and will instead launch "in the coming year."
The upgrade is part of Apple's broader Apple Intelligence initiative, first announced at WWDC. The goal is to make Siri smarter, more responsive, and able to handle complex tasks using on-device information.
Why the Setback?
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, internal testing raised some concerns. Apple executives, including software head Craig Federighi, weren't completely happy with how the new Siri performed. Some Apple AI engineers even think the current version of these features might need to be scrapped and rebuilt from scratch—a major setback.
What's Available Now?
Even though the major Siri upgrade is on hold, Apple has still introduced several improvements, including:
When Can We Expect the Major Siri Overhaul?
If all goes well, Apple might launch the enhanced Siri experience with iOS 20—but even that isn't a sure thing. Given the current delays, it is possible the fully AI-powered Siri experience may not arrive until 2026.
For now, Siri is improving gradually, but those waiting for a groundbreaking AI assistant will need a little more patience.
Would you rather Apple take its time to get it right or push out the update sooner despite potential flaws? Let's discuss.