Overview
- Apple is targeting a March 2026 launch for the upgraded assistant, and Tim Cook recently said the project remains on track.
- Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports Apple is paying Google to create a Gemini-based variant that powers Siri behind the scenes without visible Google services.
- The redesign adds AI-powered web search and a new architecture with query planning, knowledge search, and summarization to handle more complex requests.
- New hardware—including a smart home display and refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini, which stores are preparing for as soon as November 12—is expected to showcase the features.
- The China rollout remains a rolling target due to regulatory hurdles, and Apple plans to preview broader Apple Intelligence updates at WWDC in June.