Apple Postpones Siri Update: Apple has indefinitely postponed its highly anticipated Siri upgrade due to persistent software issues. Initially expected to launch with iOS 18.4 in April, the revamped Siri will now debut “in the coming year.” Apple engineers have been racing to fix bugs, but the company has failed to meet its internal deadlines.
Apple Postpones Siri Update: Apple Engineers Struggle to Fix Siri’s AI Features
Bloomberg earlier reported that Apple had planned to roll out the new Siri features in iOS 18.5 in May. But internal testing indicated that the AI-driven features were not reliable. Executives Craig Federighi, who is in charge of software, and others raised issues regarding Siri’s functionality, prompting the indefinite delay. Some insiders feel that Apple might have to rebuild features from scratch, further delaying the release to 2026.
Apple’s AI Setbacks Continue to Mount
Apple originally showcased Siri’s AI enhancements at WWDC 2024, promising deeper personalization and improved app control. However, the company now plans to focus on integrating Apple Intelligence into more apps rather than unveiling new AI breakthroughs at WWDC 2025.
While that happens, Apple’s rivals keep pushing ahead in AI. Amazon is set to roll out its Alexa+ assistant this month, and Google and Samsung are fully embedding AI in their products. Apple’s delayed release raises doubts about its capability to compete in the changing AI world.
Future Siri Updates May Be Held Back by Hardware Constraints
Internal discussions suggest that Apple may need more powerful AI models to fix Siri. This could either slow down the AI assistant on current devices or force Apple to limit its features. Future iPhones may require upgraded hardware to fully support Siri’s AI capabilities.
Apple Faces Customer Backlash Over Missing Features
Apple has already promoted the yet-to-be-ready Siri features in TV advertisements for months. To handle customer expectations, the company had AppleCare reps tell customers that the features will become available “in the coming year.” But if Siri’s AI enhancements are still incomplete, Apple will be letting down customers who bought the iPhone 16 thinking they’d get advanced AI capabilities.
Apple’s tardy AI strategy indicates that an experience similar to ChatGPT for Siri will not come until iOS 20 in 2027. Under increasing internal pressure, some Apple staff wonder if leadership shifts are needed to make the company competitive in AI.
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