Apple’s hyped AI overhual for Siri could be beset by delayed features
Summary
Apple's anticipated overhaul of Siri in the iOS 26.4 update has been delayed due to performance issues, pushing the major feature enhancements further into the future. The publication highlights the challenges facing this AI upgrade.
Key Insights
What is the 'more personal Siri' feature that has been delayed?
The 'more personal Siri' feature allows Siri to access and use personal data from users' text messages, emails, and other apps to provide context-aware responses, such as finding a podcast link shared in a message or details about a family member's flight.
Why is Apple using Google's Gemini for the Siri AI overhaul?
Apple chose Google's Gemini models after determining they provide the most capable foundation for its Apple Foundation Models, due to performance and reliability issues with its own AI development, as part of a multi-year deal announced recently.