Apple Confirms Siri AI Overhaul Delay: Here is What to Expect

Apple’s AI-Powered Siri Faces Unexpected Development Challenges

Apple has officially acknowledged a significant delay in the rollout of its highly anticipated AI-powered Siri update. Initially expected to debut with iOS 18.4 in April, reports soon surfaced suggesting a postponement. Now, Apple has confirmed that the revamped Siri will take longer than originally planned due to unforeseen development challenges.

Apple's Official Statement on the Siri AI Delay

In a statement to Daring Fireball’s John Gruber, Apple spokeswoman Jacqueline Roy addressed the delay, emphasizing the company’s ongoing efforts to enhance Siri’s capabilities. She stated:

"Siri helps our users find what they need and get things done quickly, and in just the past six months, we’ve made Siri more conversational, introduced new features like type to Siri and product knowledge, and added an integration with ChatGPT. We’ve also been working on a more personalized Siri, giving it more awareness of your personal context, as well as the ability to take action for you within and across your apps. It’s going to take us longer than we thought to deliver on these features, and we anticipate rolling them out in the coming year."

A Longer Wait Than Expected

The key phrase—"in the coming year"—suggests a more substantial delay than many expected. Previous rumors hinted at a short-term postponement, but Apple's statement indicates users may need to wait much longer for the personalized Siri update.

This AI-powered Siri is expected to offer deeper contextual awareness, enabling it to perform tasks across apps and enhance user interactions. However, the complexity of these advancements has proven more challenging than Apple originally anticipated.

What’s Next for Apple’s AI Efforts?

Despite the setback, Apple is moving forward with its AI initiatives. iOS 18.4, set for release next month, will introduce Apple Intelligence to the European Union and expand its language support. While users may have to wait longer for Siri’s major AI overhaul, incremental AI improvements will continue rolling out across Apple’s ecosystem.

FAQ

1. When will the new AI-powered Siri be available?

Apple has not provided a specific release date but has indicated the features will roll out “in the coming year.” This suggests a release sometime in late 2025 rather than the originally expected 2024 launch.

2. What new features will Siri’s AI upgrade include?

The update aims to make Siri more personalized, with enhanced contextual awareness and the ability to take actions across different apps on behalf of users.

3. Will Apple Intelligence be available sooner?

Yes. With the release of iOS 18.4 next month, Apple Intelligence will expand to the EU and support additional languages, even as Siri’s major AI enhancements remain delayed.