Apple Delays Siri Personalization Features as iOS Updates Progress
iOS 18.4 is set for an April release without the anticipated Siri enhancements, while iOS 19 is expected to expand existing AI features to more apps.
- Apple has confirmed delays for its personalized Siri features, initially expected with iOS 18.4, pushing their rollout to later in 2025.
- iOS 18.4, scheduled for April, will include Priority Notifications, an Apple News+ Food section, and a new Vision Pro app but no new Siri capabilities.
- The upcoming iOS 18.3.2, expected in March, will focus on minor bug fixes and security updates ahead of iOS 18.4's release.
- iOS 19, likely to debut at WWDC 2025, is rumored to expand Apple Intelligence functionality to additional apps without introducing new AI capabilities.
- Internal concerns at Apple suggest some AI features may require rebuilding from scratch, hinting at further delays for advanced Siri updates.