Apple’s much-anticipated upgrade for Siri has been delayed, with the AI-powered virtual assistant now expected to receive its overhaul in the upcoming year. The delay comes as a surprise from the tech giant, known for rarely postponing product launches once they have been announced.
Initially announced in 2024, the Siri upgrade promised a more personalized and capable virtual assistant. However, Apple has now confirmed that the delivery of these new features will take longer than anticipated.
In a statement to the media, Apple spokesperson Jacqueline Roy explained that the company needs more time to perfect the “more personalized” Siri experience. This delay marks a rare occurrence for Apple, which has only postponed product releases a handful of times in the past.
This delay is reminiscent of past instances, such as the delay of the AirPods release in 2016 and the launch of the white iPhone 4 in 2011. Additionally, Apple infamously canceled its AirPower wireless charging mat in 2018 after announcing it in 2017.
Although Apple has introduced some AI features to iOS 18, including ChatGPT integration and improved conversational capabilities for Siri, the highly anticipated Siri update is now expected to debut in 2026 alongside the next iOS operating system.
Despite the setback, Apple continues to strive for innovation and improvement in its products and services, ensuring that users will eventually experience the enhanced Siri features promised in the 2024 announcement.
