Apple's Delayed Siri Update

Apple's Delayed Siri Update
  • Apple is struggling to update Siri for generative AI
  • A truly modernized, conversational Siri is not expected until iOS 20 in 2027
  • A new version of Siri will debut in May with 'two brains'
  • The 'LLM Siri' system will merge the two brains and launch in spring 2026
  • Advanced Siri capabilities might roll out in 2027

Introduction

Apple is facing challenges in updating its virtual assistant, Siri, to keep up with the latest advancements in generative AI. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the company might not release a truly modernized, conversational version of Siri until iOS 20 comes out in 2027.

Current Developments

A new version of Siri is expected to debut in May, incorporating Apple Intelligence features announced nearly a year earlier. This version will have 'two brains,' one for older commands and another for more advanced queries that can leverage user data.

Future Plans

A system that merges the two brains, known internally as 'LLM Siri,' will be announced at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June ahead of launching in spring 2026. Only then will Apple be able to fully pursue the development of Siri's advanced capabilities, which might roll out the following year.