Apple is said to be planning to release its delayed Siri upgrade in spring 2026
The new version of Siri will likely roll out with the iOS 26.4 update.
Apple had originally planned to launch the new Siri in late 2024.
Apple is reportedly planning to release its delayed Siri upgrade in spring 2026. The new version of Siri, which is expected to be more intelligent and capable, will likely roll out with the iOS 26.4 update. This marks a major step in Apple’s attempt to improve its artificial intelligence offerings after falling behind rivals.
According to Bloomberg, the company’s Siri team is aiming to include the revamped voice assistant in its “.4” iOS update — a version that usually releases around March. However, the timeline isn’t final yet and could change depending on development progress.
The upgrade was first announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2024. It’s designed to make Siri smarter by allowing it to access personal information and understand what’s happening on the screen, so it can respond to user queries more accurately. A feature called App Intents will also let Siri control more in-app actions across Apple devices.
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Apple had originally planned to launch the new Siri in late 2024, according to the report. But the release was pushed multiple times. One of the biggest technical issues came from using two different systems for Siri. Apple kept the old system for basic tasks like setting timers and calling, while trying to add a newer platform for advanced features. This caused bugs and required the team to rebuild Siri’s core system.
As per the report, there have also been internal disagreements between Apple’s AI and marketing teams over how the Siri upgrade was promoted. The engineering team has pointed fingers at marketing for overhyping the features, while the marketing side claims they worked based on timelines given by the company’s AI teams.
If development goes smoothly in the coming months, Apple might preview the upgraded Siri when it unveils the next iPhones in the fall — but that decision hasn’t been finalised yet.
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