Apple reportedly pushing back Gemini-powered Siri features beyond iOS 26.4

Source: 9to5Mac

Report summary

Apple’s plan to roll out Gemini‑powered Siri features in iOS 26.4 has hit internal snags, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The company may now spread the updates across iOS 26.5 (May) and iOS 27 (September) instead of delivering them all in the March‑scheduled iOS 26.4 release.

Delays and timeline

• iOS 26.4 – originally slated for March, now expected to ship without the major Siri enhancements.
• iOS 26.5 – a likely target for some of the postponed features, due in May.
• iOS 27 – anticipated for September and expected to include the remaining Gemini‑driven capabilities.

Apple released iOS 26.3 with bug fixes and security updates. The first Gemini‑powered Siri components were expected in the iOS 26.4 beta, but the rollout has been pushed to a later cycle.

Feature details

• Expanded personal‑data access – lets users ask Siri to search old messages (e.g., locate a podcast shared by a friend) and play the result instantly.
• Voice‑based in‑app actions – enables control of app functions via voice commands. Both features are still slated for an iOS 26 update, though the exact release version is now uncertain.

Background on Siri and Gemini partnership

• Apple officially confirmed its partnership with Google’s Gemini AI models in January 2026.
• Prior to the deal, Apple evaluated its own models and alternatives from Anthropic.
• The more capable Siri was first announced in June 2024 for iOS 18, then delayed to a later 2026 release.
• Gurman also reported that Siri will adopt a chatbot‑like interface in iOS 27.

Further reading

• Bloomberg article: Apple’s iOS 26.4 Siri update runs into snags in internal testing
• 9to5Mac coverage of the Gemini‑Siri deal: Apple confirms Google’s Gemini will power new Siri features
• Earlier report on the delayed Siri launch: Apple intelligence personal Siri delayed
• Preview of the chatbot‑style Siri for iOS 27: Apple reportedly replacing Siri interface with actual chatbot experience for iOS 27