Apple Confirms Revamped Siri is Still Coming in 2026
Source: MacRumors
Overview
Apple confirmed to CNBC that the revamped, more capable version of Siri is still slated for launch in 2026. The announcement follows a Bloomberg report indicating that Apple is encountering issues with the updated Siri, which could cause further delays.
Timeline
- Initial plan: Apple intended to release the Apple Intelligence‑powered Siri in spring 2025.
- March 2025: Apple announced that Siri was not ready and required additional development time.
- Later 2025: Apple set a new target for a 2026 launch.
- 2026: Bloomberg reported that Siri was expected to be included in iOS 26.4 (planned for spring 2026). The report suggests the feature may miss this deadline and be pushed to iOS 26.5 or iOS 27.
Apple has until December 2026 to deliver the updated Siri within the timeframe it publicly committed to in summer 2025. Since no specific date beyond 2026 has been announced, there is technically no confirmed delay yet.
Feature Preview
In June 2024, Apple showcased three upcoming Siri capabilities:
- On‑screen awareness – Siri can understand and interact with visual elements on the display.
- Personal context – Siri will leverage user‑specific data to provide more relevant responses.
- Enhanced app integration – Siri will perform more actions within and across apps.
Since then, Apple has begun developing additional features such as:
- Image generation
- Web‑search tool
iOS Release Schedule
- iOS 26 – Updates are planned for 2026.
- iOS 27 – Expected to launch in September 2026.
Market Reaction
CNBC noted that Apple’s stock fell about 5 % on the day of the announcement, driven by rumors of the Siri delay and ongoing FTC scrutiny of Apple News.
This article originally appeared on MacRumors.com.