Apple iOS 26.4 update: No Gemini-powered Siri yet, report suggests
Source: Mashable Tech
Apple iOS 26.4 update: No Gemini‑powered Siri yet, report suggests
Apple’s planned Gemini‑powered upgrade for Siri will not be ready for the upcoming iOS 26.4 release.
Delayed rollout
A new report from Bloomberg indicates that Apple has internally pushed back the release of the AI‑enhanced Siri that was expected to launch, at least partially, with iOS 26.4 in March. This follows an earlier Bloomberg story that Apple would reveal the new Siri in February source.
According to the latest information, the rollout may be delayed until May or even September before users see the first signs of Siri’s AI capabilities.
Testing problems
The delay appears to stem from recurring issues during internal testing:
- The new Siri is designed to use personal data such as text messages to answer user queries, but it is sometimes slow to respond or fails to respond correctly.
- Rapidly spoken queries can cause additional failures.
- In some cases, Siri falls back on its existing ChatGPT integration, which is not intended for these scenarios.
Historical context
Apple announced its AI‑enhanced Siri initiative in the summer of 2024, nearly two years ago. While Apple occasionally experiences product delays (e.g., AirPower), it is uncommon for the company to publicly announce a feature that then faces significant schedule setbacks. This latest postponement highlights the challenges Apple faces in integrating advanced AI into Siri.