Apple Delays Launch of 'Personalized Siri' Features to 2026
The highly anticipated AI-powered Siri updates, initially set for iOS 18, will now roll out in the next year, Apple confirms.
- Apple announced that the rollout of its enhanced Siri features, including personal context and deeper app integration, will be delayed until 2026.
- The delayed features were originally introduced at WWDC 2024 and were expected to launch with updates to iOS 18 this spring.
- Key capabilities of the upcoming Siri include using personal data like emails and photos for context-aware responses and performing actions across apps seamlessly.
- Apple cited the need for more development time to refine these AI-powered features, which are part of its broader Apple Intelligence initiative.
- Existing Siri updates, such as ChatGPT integration and improved conversational abilities, have already been deployed across Apple devices.