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Apple is making big changes to how it manages Siri, its voice assistant. The company recently put a new person in charge, someone who helped create the Vision Pro, a high-tech headset. This shake-up comes as Apple struggles to roll out its new “Apple Intelligence” features, which were meant to make Siri smarter and more helpful.

Back in June 2024, Apple announced plans to upgrade Siri with advanced abilities, like better understanding of conversations and integration with apps. These improvements were tied to Apple Intelligence, a system designed to bring more artificial intelligence into iPhones, iPads, and Macs. But things haven’t gone smoothly. The rollout has been slower than expected, and some features are still missing or not working as hoped. This has left many users and fans disappointed.

The new leader stepping in is a familiar face at Apple. He played a key role in building the Vision Pro, a device that mixes virtual and real worlds. Now, his job is to fix Siri and get Apple Intelligence back on track. Insiders say he’s known for solving tough problems and pushing teams to think creatively. Apple hopes his skills will help turn things around.

For now, Apple is testing parts of Apple Intelligence with a small group of users. The company wants to make sure everything works well before releasing it to everyone. Some reports suggest the full launch might not happen until later in 2025 or even 2026. That’s a delay from what Apple originally promised, and it’s caused frustration among people eager for a smarter Siri.

This leadership switch shows Apple is serious about fixing the issues. Siri has lagged behind competitors like Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa in recent years, and Apple knows it needs to catch up. With a fresh face leading the charge, the company is betting on a turnaround. Fans are now waiting to see if these changes will finally make Siri the helpful assistant they’ve been hoping for.

Apple’s decision to hold off on releasing new Siri features has sparked some tough headlines lately. It even led to a big team meeting where one boss called the situation “messy and awkward.” But here’s the thing—waiting might have kept Apple out of an even bigger problem.

New Siri Features Weren’t Ready Yet

Pushing back iOS updates doesn’t look good, especially when the news paints it in a harsh light. But what’s way worse? Releasing key features that flop. According to notes leaked from that meeting, that’s exactly what Apple dodged with Siri.

Mark Gurman shared that an exec, Walker, explained the delay happened because the new tech wasn’t up to par. It worked decently only about two-thirds to 80% of the time. He said they’d rather keep improving it so people could actually trust it. Features that only work some of the time? That’s a no-go for Apple. Even 80% isn’t solid enough. Can you imagine them sending out something that shaky? I sure can’t.

Why Siri’s Delay Was a Smart Move

These Siri upgrades weren’t small tweaks—they were a big deal. Apple hyped them up last June, promising a smarter assistant that knows your texts, schedule, and more. If they’d rolled out nearly a year later and still messed up, it’d be a bad look. Worse, though, these features are meant to handle important stuff. If they failed even a little, it could cause real headaches.

Take this example from John Gruber: Imagine asking Siri when your mom’s flight lands. It says, “4:30, on time,” so you head to the airport. But if it’s wrong and she lands at 7:30—or worse, 1:30—you’re either waiting forever or leaving her stranded. That’s the kind of trust Siri’s supposed to earn. If it shipped half-ready, it’d be a disaster for Apple.

There’s an old saying from Nintendo’s Shigeru Miyamoto: “A late game can turn out great, but a rushed one stays bad forever.” Games and phone updates aren’t identical, and some debate if he even said it. Still, it fits here. A delayed Siri could end up awesome. A rushed one? That’d hurt Apple and us for good.

Apple is still dealing with the news from last week that some exciting Siri updates tied to Apple Intelligence won’t arrive as soon as hoped. These features have been pushed back with no set release date. Over the weekend, Apple even removed a YouTube ad showing off one of these features—personal context—on the iPhone 16.

Now, the company has added a short note on its website wherever these upcoming Siri tools are mentioned, especially on pages promoting the iPhone. These Siri upgrades were meant to make life easier. They’d help users dig up details from chats with friends or family—like flight info or book suggestions—by searching through Messages, Mail, and other apps. Another perk, called on-screen awareness, would let Siri act on whatever you’re looking at, like asking it to “spruce up this picture” while viewing a photo.

Last Friday, Apple confirmed the delay with a brief statement. It said, “We need more time than expected to get these features ready, and they’ll roll out sometime next year.”

The note now on Apple’s website is simpler but still unclear. It says:

Siri’s ability to understand personal context, work with what’s on your screen, and handle tasks in apps is still being built. These will come in a future update.

You’ll spot this same message on pages for the iPhone 16e, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPad, and more—anywhere these features were hyped up before without a hint that they weren’t ready. Apple hasn’t shared an exact timeline, but we’re guessing this “future update” might tie in with iOS 19. The first test version of iOS 19 should show up at WWDC in June 2025. Still, an update to iOS 19 could land anytime between fall 2025 and summer 2026. So, don’t hold your breath waiting for it!

Apple’s plan to bring a smart AI helper to the iPhone 16 and other gadgets is hitting rough patches. The Apple Intelligence features that are out now aren’t working great, and more upgrades keep getting postponed. Recently, Apple shared news of another delay for its “Smart Siri” and even took down the YouTube video that showed it off.

This isn’t new for Apple. A while back, I saw them pull the “Hello Apple Vision Pro” video, too. Back then, I wasn’t sure why, but this time, it’s obvious why the Smart Siri clip disappeared. Apple Intelligence has turned into a big headache for the company. Top leaders, like software boss Craig Federighi, are worried about how things are going.

With the coolest AI feature delayed again, it’s no shock they yanked the video. Keeping it online would’ve just stirred up more complaints, with people pointing to it and asking where the promised tech is. Plus, why hype something that’s nowhere near ready?

There might be another reason behind this move. Word is, some at Apple are talking about ditching the whole Apple Intelligence idea and starting over. If that happens, the new Siri could look different from what the video showed. It’d be silly to keep an old ad up for something that might never happen.

Smart Siri was meant to be a real buddy for Apple users. It’d organize your day, let you grab info from your phone fast, and help you remember what you like to do. It was also supposed to work with apps on the iPhone 16, allowing users to do tasks without lifting a finger. But with all these setbacks, folks who got the iPhone 16 won’t see what they were promised. Honestly, I wouldn’t be shocked if the Siri update drags on past the iPhone 17 launch. Whatever Apple chooses to do next, let’s hope they can keep their word and bring something awesome to the table.

Apple recently shared some news that has left fans waiting longer for exciting Siri upgrades. The company said it needs more time to finish some cool new features for Siri, part of its Apple Intelligence plans. It now looks like these updates won’t arrive until iOS 19, instead of the current iOS 18.

In a short statement, Apple explained that Siri has already improved a lot in the last six months. It can chat better, answer questions about products, and even connect with ChatGPT. But the bigger changes—like making Siri smarter about your stuff and helping with tasks across apps—are taking longer to get right. Apple hinted these might roll out “in the coming year,” which could mean anytime in the next 12 months or as late as 2026.

This vague timeline has sparked guesses. Some think “the coming year” ties to Apple’s big WWDC event in mid-2025, pointing to an iOS 19 launch in September 2025 with new iPhones. Others, including tech writer John Gruber, agree this sounds like a shift to iOS 19. News outlets like Reuters and CNBC even reported a 2026 delay, and Apple hasn’t corrected them, making the iOS 19 theory stronger.

These delayed features were first shown at WWDC 2024, with hopes they’d hit iOS 18—maybe in updates like iOS 18.4. Now, it seems they’re set for iOS 19, or perhaps a later tweak like iOS 19.2. The upgrades promise a Siri that remembers your emails, photos, and more, plus better app control.

Apple also pulled an ad for the iPhone 16 that showed off this unreleased Siri skill. In it, actor Bella Ramsey asked Siri to recall a name from a past meeting, and Siri nailed it fast. But with the delay confirmed, Apple quietly removed the ad from YouTube. Two other ads about email and photo features are still up, though.

The wait might stretch further. Some insiders, like Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, say these Siri tools could slip to 2026 or even get reworked entirely. For now, Apple’s keeping things flexible, but fans are eager for a smarter Siri—whenever it arrives.

Apple has decided to hold off on releasing some exciting Siri upgrades planned for iOS 18, according to a company spokesperson speaking to Daring Fireball. These changes, part of Apple Intelligence, will now come out later than planned.

What’s New with Siri?

Apple shared that making Siri more personal and helpful is taking extra time. They expect to launch these updates “sometime next year.”

“Siri already makes life easier by finding info and finishing tasks fast,” the spokesperson said. “In the last six months, we’ve made Siri chattier, added options like typing to Siri, taught it about our products, and linked it with ChatGPT. Now, we’re working on a Siri that knows you better and can do more with your apps. It’s a big job, so it’ll take longer than we hoped.”

These new Siri tricks were shown off at WWDC when iOS 18 was announced. They were supposed to arrive in an iOS 18 update, but now they’re delayed. Here’s what’s coming:

Knowing You Better

Siri will soon remember details from your emails, texts, files, and photos. This will help it assist you with things like:

• “Show me the files Sarah sent last week.”
• “Find the text where Sarah talked about hiking.”
• “What’s the movie Sarah suggested?”
• “Where’s that cookie recipe from, Sarah?”

Seeing Your Screen

Siri will also understand what’s on your screen and act on it. For example, if a friend texts you an address, you can say, “Add this to their contact.” Or if you’re viewing a picture, just tell Siri, “Send this to Mom.”

Working Across Apps

Siri will handle bigger tasks in and between apps. Think moving files, editing a photo and sending it, or even saying, “Get me home and tell Sarah when I’ll arrive.”

When Will It Happen?

Rumors hinted that these features might hit in iOS 18.4, but they weren’t ready for the early betas. Apple’s next update, iOS 18.5, might bring them, though it could stretch into 2026. For now, “next year” means sometime in the next 12 months. Siri’s already gotten a makeover with typing support, a fresh design, and better conversations in Apple Intelligence. More goodies are still on the way!

Apple used to be a top player in smart assistants, but in just 14 years, it’s fallen behind. Back in 2011, Siri felt like the future. Now, in 2025, Apple Intelligence feels weak compared to what’s out there.

Siri’s 14-Year Journey

I still remember the iPhone 4S launch when Siri stole the show. It wasn’t even Apple’s idea at first—it started as an app someone else made. Steve Jobs saw its potential, bought it, and put it into the iPhone. That move made smart assistants a must-have for phones. But after 14 years, Siri should be incredible by now.

It’s not. In 2015, I wished Siri could work with my apps. It’s only starting to do that now, a whole decade later! Worse, in 2018, I listed simple things Siri couldn’t handle—and it still can’t do some of them. Today, Siri feels basic while tools like ChatGPT shine.

Why Apple’s Behind

Apple has reasons for lagging. One is reliability. Other companies like OpenAI raced ahead, even if their AI sometimes messed up big time—like ChatGPT inventing fake facts or Google’s Bard flopping in a demo. Siri’s spoken answers can’t afford those mistakes—it’d be risky to hear wrong info without a warning.

Another reason is privacy. Siri sticks to two rules: process stuff on your phone when it can, and keep your identity hidden when it uses Apple’s servers. That’s safer but less powerful than rivals who use big data centers and know tons about you.

The Privacy Win

Last year, I said waiting for a smarter Siri would pay off because of privacy. Our phones hold so much—calendar, messages, health info—and soon, Siri can tap into apps we pick, all without leaving our device. That could make Siri as good as the competition, but safer. I want an assistant who knows me well but stays private. That’s what Apple’s aiming for.

A Longer Wait

We thought this new Siri would hit in 2026. Now, the word is it’s delayed to 2027—or later. That’s tough, but if it’s great, we’ll forget the wait. Still, by 2027, other AI like ChatGPT or Amazon’s Alexa will be miles ahead. Siri has to be spectacular to catch up. Apple’s got a big challenge, but I’m hopeful it’ll be worth it.