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Apple appears to be making progress on a major update to its Siri software that would expand its capabilities and incorporate more AI features. According to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the delayed update for Siri now has an internal release window of spring 2026.
The update, which could arrive with iOS version 26.4, would make good on features and updates Apple first introduced at 2024's WWDC. Since then, the updates to Siri that were supposed to incorporate many of the company's Apple Intelligence have failed to materialize, and the company's AI efforts so far haven't wowed tech enthusiasts.
New capabilities for Siri would allow it to have more controls over apps across different devices. But according to Bloomberg's report, internal development of Siri has been chaotic and the possibility of releasing a big update in spring is not a sure thing. One scenario is that a preview version would be available at that time with a full release set for 2026's iPhone rollout later in the year.
Fortunately for Apple, AI isn't currently factoring heavily into people's phone-buying decisions. A CNET survey published this week suggests just 11% of people are driven to upgrade due to AI features.
A representative from Apple did not immediately return a request for information on the update. Apple has been vague in statements about Siri's next update, promising only that it would be available "in the coming year."
Amazon has had similar struggles with Alexa, its personal assistant software available on devices from Amazon and other companies. Its Alexa products have lost money and the company is in the process of rolling out Alexa Plus, which also incorporates new AI-driven features and would require a fee for those who don't have Amazon Prime. That rollout has also had delays.
