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Apple Confirms Progress on Delayed Siri Personalization; Features Expected in iOS 19.4

CEO Tim Cook reiterated Apple's commitment to quality as personalized Siri functionality now targets a 2026 release, supported by AI-ready hardware upgrades.

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Overview

  • Apple CEO Tim Cook announced during the Q2 2025 earnings call that progress is being made on personalized Siri features, which have been delayed to the iOS 19 cycle to meet quality standards.
  • Internal development of iOS 19.4 has begun, with the personalized Siri features now expected to launch in early 2026, potentially as part of this update.
  • The delayed features include personalized context understanding, on-screen awareness, and deeper app integration, powered by Apple's on-device AI framework, Apple Intelligence.
  • All iPhone 17 models, launching this fall, will feature 12GB of RAM to support advanced AI capabilities, while iPhone 18 models in 2026 are rumored to include next-gen modems and under-display Face ID.
  • Apple has faced legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny over its Apple Intelligence marketing, leading to adjustments in its promotional claims.