Apple announced on Friday that several planned artificial intelligence enhancements for its Siri voice assistant will now be delayed until 2026.
The company stated in a brief notice that it has been working on a more personalized Siri—one that better understands user context and can proactively perform actions across various apps—but the rollout of these features will take longer than initially projected.
The delay marks a shift from earlier expectations, as Apple had previously indicated that these advanced capabilities would debut in 2025. Although the company did not provide a detailed explanation for the postponement, it reiterated its commitment to refining the technology to meet user needs while ensuring a smooth integration with its ecosystem.
Last year, Apple unveiled a suite of AI-driven features under the banner of Apple Intelligence, which included capabilities such as rewriting emails and summarizing cluttered inboxes. The upcoming enhancements for Siri are designed to further leverage data stored directly on devices, allowing users to ask the assistant to pull up personalized recommendations—like a podcast suggested by a friend or real-time flight tracking information from a relative—without compromising privacy.
Apple is also investing in a robust new cloud computing infrastructure that runs on its own chips, a move intended to maintain the company’s strict privacy standards even as it expands AI functionalities. Currently, Siri handles about 1.5 billion user requests each day, underscoring the significant impact these improvements could have on daily user interactions.
The announcement comes as competitors accelerate their own AI innovations. Google recently integrated its Gemini model into its voice assistant, while Amazon rolled out a major AI-driven update for Alexa last month, offering enhanced features to both Prime subscribers and other customers.
As Apple continues to balance rapid technological advancement with its long-standing commitment to user privacy, industry watchers will be closely monitoring how these delays affect its competitive position in the evolving landscape of AI-powered digital assistants.
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