Apple's Siri AI upgrade hits another snag, pushing key features to late 2026 or beyond
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Stay Patient, Apple Fans: Siri AI Delayed Again to Late 2026 at the Earliest
It's Groundhog Day for Siri yet again, as Apple plans another in a long series of delays to the Siri AI upgrade, according to a Bloomberg report released on Wednesday. According to Bloomberg sources from inside Apple, the reinvented Siri voice assistant, including AI features reminiscent of Alexa
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Apple's Latest Attempt to Launch the New Siri Runs Into Snags
Apple Inc.'s long-planned upgrade to the Siri virtual assistant has run into snags during testing in recent weeks, potentially pushing back the release of several highly anticipated functions. After planning to include the new capabilities in iOS 26.4 -- an operating system update slated for March
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Apple's Siri relaunch is reportedly behind schedule
Apple's long-delayed AI-powered Siri redesign may not be rolling out this year, at least in the way the company had planned. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple found problems with its software upon testing, such as the virtual assistant taking too long to accomplish tasks or even not
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Long Delayed Siri Functions Are Reportedly Being Delayed Once Again Because They're Slow and Inaccurate
Mark Gurman, Bloomberg's Apple scoops guy, says the development of the latest version of Siri is not looking good in tests. It's apparently going badly enough that Apple will release only a partial version when the updated voice assistant debuts in the next version of iOS. To be clear, the iOS 26.4
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Apple reportedly pushing back Gemini-powered Siri features beyond iOS 26.4 - 9to5Mac
Despite inking with a deal with Google to use Gemini AI as the brains behind upgraded Siri, Apple is reportedly facing internal challenges at getting the final product ready for primetime. The reported delays could stretch into iOS 27 this fall. Apple first announced a more capable version of Siri
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Apple confirms Siri 2.0 is still coming in 2026: Here's what that means for your iPhone
Apple's AI-upgraded Siri 2.0 assistant might be seeing some release issues, but Apple still plans to release it this year. In a comment made to CNBC, Apple stated that it's still on track to release Siri 2.0 in 2026, but it wasn't forthcoming with a specific date. However, while prior rumors had
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Apple just can't get Siri working right
Apple just can't seem to get its new Siri off the ground. A new report from Mark Gurman at Bloomberg says that testing of the big Siri overhaul due in iOS 26.4 (soon to enter beta, with a release planned for March) will instead be spread out over the rest of the year. At this point, it's hard to
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Why Apple's iOS 26.4 Siri Upgrade Will Be Bigger Than Originally Promised
In the iOS 26.4 update that's coming this spring, Apple will introduce a new version of Siri that's going to overhaul how we interact with the personal assistant and what it's able to do. The iOS 26.4 version of Siri won't work like ChatGPT or Claude, but it will rely on large language models
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Apple iOS 26.4 update: No Gemini-powered Siri yet, report suggests
According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple may have internally pushed back the release of the AI-enhanced Siri, which was supposed to at least partially launch with iOS 26.4 in March. This is a bit of a surprise because, as recently as a couple of weeks ago, Bloomberg also reported that Apple
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Siri will officially become Apple's biggest-ever embarrassment if these new iOS 27 delay rumors are true
Siri's long-promised AI overhaul is becoming a huge embarrassment for Apple, as while this was initially announced back in June of 2024, at which point Apple said it would launch as part of iOS 18 that year, we're now in 2026 and it still hasn't arrived. Not only that, but it's reportedly now being
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AppleInsider.com
A report suggests that internal testing hasn't been going well with the new Siri and some features, including access to personal data, will likely be pushed back to iOS 26.5 and iOS 27. The reporting around artificial intelligence and Apple has been a never-ending treasure trove of doomcasting for
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Siri 2.0 is reportedly delayed again: here's when Apple's AI assistant might actually launch
The overhauled Siri 2.0 was finally supposed to arrive this spring, but Apple has reportedly delayed that launch again. At this point, it's better to expect a delay than to believe the update will see the light of day. According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Siri has been pushed
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Apple's Big AI Siri Plans Are Once Again Delayed
Leaks suggested the features were ready for iOS 26.4, but Gurman reports Apple will likely push them to at least iOS 26.5. If you're an Apple fan who closely follows tech news, you might have been looking forward to Siri's big AI overhaul for some time now -- specifically, since the company
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Siri's new Gemini-powered brain is almost here - find out how to try it in iOS 26.4 this month
The first public beta will probably land in late February or early March, with the finished version probably launching in late March or early April It's fair to say that there's been a very long wait for Apple to overhaul Siri. Arguably it was in need of some sort of overhaul even before AI was an
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The long-awaited Siri upgrade is being delayed yet again
Apple announced the delayed launch of an AI‑enhanced Siri, originally slated for iOS 26.4 in March, after software testing issues forced a staggered rollout extending into the May iOS update and possibly iOS 27 in September. Apple introduced Apple Intelligence in 2024, positioning it as a platform
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Siri 2.0 could be with us in just two weeks -- here's what we have to look forward to
It sounds like Siri 2.0's debut could be only a couple of weeks away from launching in an upcoming iOS update, although most users will be waiting longer to try the features. Mark Gurman of Bloomberg, a man with established inside knowledge of Apple's activities, claims in his latest newsletter
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Apple says Siri's still coming in 2026 (despite the delays) - Phandroid
Apple's been promising a smarter, more capable Siri for what feels like forever now. The company first teased these features back in 2024, then delayed them to 2025, and then pushed everything to 2026. Now, following a Bloomberg report claiming the Apple Gemini Siri 2026 upgrade is hitting more
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Advanced Siri Upgrades Reportedly Postponed Beyond iOS 26.4
* Apple has reportedly delayed next-gen Siri features * The upgrades were expected with the iOS 26.4 update * Personalised Siri responses are also said to be delayed Apple is said to have delayed a set of next-generation Siri features that were expected to debut with iOS 26.4. According to a
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Apple's Gemini-powered Siri just hit another delay - Phandroid
Remember when Apple promised a smarter Siri? Yeah, that's getting pushed back again. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports that the Gemini-powered Siri features will be delayed and won't all arrive in March like Apple was planning. Instead, they're getting spread across multiple updates through the rest
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Apple's Much-Anticipated Siri Overhaul Hits A Snag, New Features To Now Roll Out In Batches
First, Apple scaled back its World Knowledge Answers AI project, as well as an AI-driven overhaul of the Safari browser and the Apple Health app. Now, it seems the Cupertino giant is rolling back the launch of the new Gemini-backed Siri, resorting to a gradual feature drop approach instead. As
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Siri Finally Gets a Brain: How iOS 26.4 Brings Google Gemini AI to Your iPhone
Apple is preparing to redefine the capabilities of Siri with the integration of Google's Gemini AI, a significant advancement in conversational artificial intelligence. Set to debut with iOS 26.4 in early 2026, this update is expected to make Siri smarter, more intuitive, and capable of managing
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Apple Taps Brakes on Siri AI Overhaul | PYMNTS.com
By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to the sharing of your information with our sponsor, if applicable, in accordance with our Privacy Policy and Terms and Conditions. Some features that the company expected to add in March as part of an iOS 26.4
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Apple's next-gen Siri rollout postponed amid testing issues: Report
Apple's planned upgrade to its Siri virtual assistant is encountering delays, potentially postponing several new features. Originally scheduled for iOS 26.4 in March 2026, some capabilities may now arrive in iOS 26.5 (May) or iOS 27 (September), according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The redesigned
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Apple says upgraded Siri is still on track for 2026 launch amid delay reports
Reports suggest internal testing has revealed performance issues, including slow responses and inconsistent query handling. Apple has confirmed that it will be rolling out a more advanced version of Siri in 2026. This comes after the report suggested that the AI Siri might face yet another delay.
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Apple's long-awaited Siri overhaul faces yet another setback as internal testing reveals the revamped virtual assistant struggles with speed and accuracy. Originally announced in 2024, the AI-powered upgrade—built on Google Gemini integration—was slated for March 2026 but will now roll out piecemeal across future iOS updates, potentially delaying some features until September or later.
Apple Delays Siri AI Upgrade Again as Testing Reveals Critical Flaws
Apple has postponed the launch of its highly anticipated Siri overhaul once again, marking another setback in the company's efforts to compete in the AI assistant space. According to Bloomberg sources, the revamped virtual assistant will no longer debut as planned in the iOS 26.4 update scheduled for March 2026
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. Instead, Apple will spread the new capabilities across future iOS updates, potentially pushing some features to iOS 26.5 in May or iOS 27 in September1
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Source: PYMNTS
Internal testing uncovered significant Siri performance issues that forced the behind schedule release. The assistant doesn't always process queries correctly and can take too long to handle requests, according to people familiar with the matter
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. As recently as late 2025, internal versions of the new Siri were so sluggish that developers believed Apple would need to delay the introduction by months2
.Google Gemini Integration Struggles to Deliver on Promise
The redesigned Siri operates on an entirely new architecture called Linwood, which relies on Apple Foundation Models now incorporating technology from Google's Gemini team
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. Apple confirmed the Google Gemini integration in January this year, stating that "Google's AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models"3
. The partnership reportedly costs Apple $1 billion per year4
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Despite this collaboration, testers report accuracy issues and bugs that cause Siri to cut users off when they speak too quickly
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. Another challenge involves the new Siri sometimes falling back on its existing integration with OpenAI's ChatGPT instead of using Apple's own technology, even when Siri should be capable of handling the request2
.Key Features Face Extended Delays
One feature especially likely to slip is the expanded ability for Siri to tap into personal data. This technology would let users ask the assistant to search old text messages to locate a podcast shared by a friend and immediately play it
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. Internal iterations of iOS 26.5 include a settings toggle allowing employees to enable a "preview" of that functionality, suggesting Apple may warn users that the initial launch is incomplete or may not work reliably2
.Other features running behind include advanced commands for voice-based control of in-app actions through a system known as app intents. This would enable people to ask Siri to find an image, edit it, and send it to a contact—all in a single command
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. Apple employees testing iOS 26.5 report early support exists, but these features don't function reliably in all cases2
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What This Means for Apple's AI Strategy
Apple first announced plans for the revamped Siri in June 2024, showcasing AI chatbot features that would let the assistant tap into personal data and on-screen content to better fulfill requests
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. The company even released a commercial featuring Bella Ramsey demonstrating these capabilities in fall 2024, but had to pull the ad because Apple couldn't ship a real-life version of what it depicted4
.The Siri delay highlights Apple's cautious approach to AI deployment compared to competitors like Amazon and Google. Alexa Plus and Gemini for Home have been available for months, with Alexa Plus offering conversational capabilities and third-party app integrations for $20 per month
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. While Apple invested less in large language models and generative AI at the start, the company appears determined to deliver a highly polished product rather than rush an incomplete version to market1
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Current test versions of iOS 26.5 include two additional features Apple hasn't yet announced: a new web search tool functioning similarly to Perplexity or Google's Gemini search, and custom image generation using the same engine as Apple's Image Playground app
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. These capabilities could still arrive on the earlier timeline, though the situation remains fluid and Apple's plans may change further2
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