Apple says some AI improvements to Siri delayed to 2026

Apple has announced a delay in the rollout of certain AI-powered enhancements to its voice assistant, Siri, pushing the release to 2026. The company initially planned to introduce these features in 2025 but stated on Friday that they require more development time.  

In an official statement, Apple explained that it has been working on making Siri more personalized, enhancing its ability to understand users' personal context and perform tasks across different apps. However, the company acknowledged that delivering these improvements is taking longer than expected and now anticipates launching them next year.  

Apple did not specify the reason behind the delay. Last year, the company introduced "Apple Intelligence," a suite of AI-powered capabilities aimed at improving user experience. These included features such as rewriting emails and summarizing inbox content. One of the key upgrades focused on enabling Siri to interact seamlessly with apps, allowing it to perform tasks based on data stored on users' devices.  

For instance, Apple demonstrated how Siri could retrieve a podcast recommended by a friend or access flight tracking details from a relative, utilizing on-device information. To support these advancements while maintaining its strong privacy stance, Apple has been developing an extensive cloud computing infrastructure powered by its own chips.  

Currently, Siri handles around 1.5 billion user requests daily. Meanwhile, competitors like Google and Amazon are also rapidly integrating AI into their voice assistants. Google recently incorporated its Gemini AI model into its assistant, while Amazon introduced a major AI-driven upgrade to Alexa. The new Alexa capabilities are free for Prime members but require a $19.99 monthly subscription for other users.