Apple has officially announced a delay in the launch of its AI-enhanced Siri, which promises deeper contextual understanding and the ability to execute in-app commands. According to a report from Daring Fireball, the company has not set a specific release date but expects to roll out the new Siri features sometime in 2026.
Apple’s Official Statement on the Siri Update
In a statement, Apple explained:
Siri helps users quickly find the information they need and complete tasks efficiently. Over the past six months, we have made it more interactive, introduced new features like Type to Siri, expanded Siri’s knowledge of Apple products, and integrated ChatGPT. We are working to make Siri more personalized, improving its ability to understand personal context and execute actions within apps, but this will take longer than expected. We now anticipate launching these capabilities next year.
Siri’s AI Evolution Under Apple Intelligence
Apple previously announced that Siri’s upgraded version would be a core part of Apple Intelligence, a suite of AI-driven features aimed at enhancing user experience across Apple devices. The next-gen Siri is expected to:
Understand real-time phone activity and context
Execute complex tasks inside apps without manual input
Leverage AI models for smarter responses
So far, Apple has introduced three major improvements to Siri:
1. Type to Siri, allowing users to enter text commands instead of voice input
2. Expanded Apple product knowledge, enabling better assistance with Apple devices
3. ChatGPT integration, offering advanced AI-powered responses
Challenges & Potential Delays
A recent report from Bloomberg highlighted technical challenges facing Apple’s AI-powered Siri, which could lead to further delays. The report states that Apple’s ambition to integrate Siri with an advanced AI model is still in its early stages and may take several more years before full implementation.
