Overview

• Apple first showcased the new Siri features at WWDC 2024 with a planned fall 2024 release before pushing the timeline twice and confirming a spring 2026 launch
• Engineers encountered persistent bugs when combining legacy Siri systems with a new AI platform, leading to a full rebuild of the voice assistant
• Internal delays prompted a reshuffle that sidelined AI chief John Giannandrea and placed Craig Federighi and Mike Rockwell at the helm of the Siri project
• The repeated postponements have also forced Apple to delay a smart home hub reliant on Siri’s advanced capabilities
• In parallel with Siri’s overhaul, Apple is developing an AI-driven chatbot called Knowledge to complement its broader Apple Intelligence strategy