Apple Plans to Release Delayed Apple Intelligence ‌Siri‌ Features This Fall

[MacRumors]

Apple plans to release its delayed Apple Intelligence Siri features in the fall, according to a new report by The New York Times.

In early March, Apple said that it was going to take longer than expected to roll out the more personalized ‌Siri‌ experience, and that these features would be rolled out "in the coming year." Subsequently, Reuters reported that the ‌Apple Intelligence‌ ‌Siri‌ features have been delayed until 2026.

However, NYT reports today that its sources within Apple are still confident of a fall release. From the report:

Apple hasn't canceled its revamped Siri. The company plans to release a virtual assistant in the fall capable of doing things like editing and sending a photo to a friend on request, three people with knowledge of its plans said.

The ‌Siri‌ features in question were demonstrated at WWDC when introducing ‌iOS 18‌, and they were expected to come out in an update to ‌iOS 18‌. The functionality includes personal context, onscreen awareness, and improved app integration. Here's a quick summary:
Personal Context

Siri will be able to track emails, messages, files, photos, and more – learning from your interactions to help you stay organized and complete tasks.

• Show me the files Sam sent me last week.
• Find the email where Sam mentioned ice hockey.
• Find the books Sam recommended to me.
• Where's the recipe Sam sent me?
• What's my passport number?

Onscreen Awareness

Siri will understand what's on your screen and act on it. For example, if someone texts you an address, you can ask Siri to add it to their contact card. Or, if you're viewing a photo, you can ask Siri to send it.

Deeper App Integration

Siri will handle more complex tasks across apps – things it currently can't do. Apple shared a few examples of what to expect:

• Move files between apps.
• Edit a photo and send it.
• Get directions home and share the ETA with Sam.
• Send the draft email to Sam.

Already, Siri has gained Type to Siri, a refreshed interface, ChatGPT integration, and improved natural language understanding.

Apple demonstrated many of the above missing Siri features in WWDC previews, and went on to advertise them on its website. It also promoted them in a since-pulled TV ad for iPhone 16 starring actor Bella Ramsey, as well as elsewhere. Apple has been sued at least three times over the delayed Siri features in California.

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[zilchfox]

Better late than never, I guess.

 

[tuckerjj]

I’ll believe this when journalists get shown a live demo.

 

[SilmarilFinder]

so it is 2027 winter earliest

Just like British roadworks, never on time

 

[Astuces iOS]

If they do no one can complain.

 

[iMac The Knife]

I'll believe it when I see it. #timapple

 

[pettit03]

Tim Cook can’t deliver on a timeline. He needs to go.

 

[DelayedGratificationGene]

Wow! Nice….let’s go!

 

[Squuiid]

Apart from being able to interact with HomePods more effectively, and bug free, I don't really care about the rest of it.

 

[Mitthrawnuruodo]

Well, if they don't demo it - in one form or another - at WWDC, I won't actually expect anything this fall...

 

[flyingember]

Honestly, I don't really want it learning from my interactions.

 

[xander49x]

for all the people making negative comments when you are the CEO of a million, multi-million, trillion dollar Company your comments might hold water, if you are unhappy with Apple products or services stay away from Apple and use Android. all the negative energy is not good for anyone.

 

[TechnoTiger3000]

Can't wait for OpenAI to launch hardware, most of those examples are super gimmicky.

 

[carswell]

I’ll believe this when journalists get shown a live demo.

I'll believe it when journalists are allowed to try it out for themselves in uncontrolled conditions.

But even if, I won't enable Siri for what are -- for me -- useless features, especially as glitches are ensured.

 

[crsh1976]

We'll believe it when we see it - sorry Apple, you're in that category now.

 

[xmarcuswildx]

Doubling down huh

 

[Cameront9]

Sure, Jan.

 

[xmarcuswildx]

for all the people making negative comments when you are the CEO of a million, multi-million, trillion dollar Company your comments might hold water, if you are unhappy with Apple products or services stay away from Apple and use Android. all the negative energy is not good for anyone.

I know god forbid people be upset at software experience that was expected not show up on time… no people are never upset about that. Not at all. Why not just be serious instead of doing the opposite of reality?

 

[Reeneman]

Would be a nice surprise.
Don’t want to be too pessimistic but I fear that is being used as advertisement during the iPhone 17 campaign and we might won’t see the features until 2026 as part of an iOS 19.x release.

 

[Sophytaylor6@]

According to some recent articles, the release is expected to be postponed until 2026, but others suggest that a fall release is planned.

 

[iMac The Knife]

for all the people making negative comments when you are the CEO of a million, multi-million, trillion dollar Company your comments might hold water, if you are unhappy with Apple products or services stay away from Apple and use Android. all the negative energy is not good for anyone.

I have moved on to Android and PC, but that doesn't mean I don't want Apple to get back to it's roots from a hardware and software perspective. The bottom line, is the company has gone downhill in both categories, overall, over the past five years or so. This needs to change, and I hope for it to change.

 

[SW3029]

At the end of the day this delay is no big deal. have yet to find a normal consumer (ie: someone who does not read MacRumors or tech blogs) that cares about the Siri Apple Intelligence delays. Those of us who do are little more than a rounding error to Apple's bottom line.

 

[klasma]

and God laughs.

 

[rp2011]

Yay, everyone is so excited about Apple intelligence. This is probably going to be bigger than home screen customization or Memoji. A part of the revolutionary trifecta, that's for sure.

 

[Biro]

Don’t do us any favors, Apple. Just kill the AI project now. It’ll never be activated on any of my devices anyway.