Overview
- Features once targeted for iOS 26.4 are now expected to arrive in stages across iOS 26.5 in May and potentially iOS 27 in September, according to Bloomberg.
- Internal testing has found slow responses, incorrect query handling, and a bug that cuts users off if they speak quickly.
- Personal context capabilities and advanced app intents are being moved to iOS 26.5 with a preview toggle, and early support remains unreliable.
- The revamp runs on Apple’s new Linwood architecture with Google’s Gemini models, though testers report occasional fallbacks to an existing ChatGPT integration.
- Apple told CNBC it is still on track to launch the new Siri this year, even as the rollout plan continues to evolve.