On-Device New Siri Behavior in IOS 26b4

[deadspider187]

I have noticed two changes in the beta on my 15PM, and I'm curious if others have experienced something similar.

• When asking Siri to set a reminder, it seems to enter text that come from AI trying to interpret my request instead of entering the words directly. For example, when asking Siri to "Add a reminder to read at least one page every day", it created a reminder that said "Read one page" set for the next day at the same time of day I asked it to add the reminder.
• I got so frustrated with Siri at one point earlier this week I asked it to "Add a reminder to defenestrate my phone", to which it created a reminder named "Defenestration my phone". I immediately said out loud "YOU CAN'T EVEN DO THAT RIGHT!". Siri then displayed the text "Reminder deleted.". I did not realize that 1) it was still awaiting instructions, and 2) Siri would interpret the exact words I said as a request of some type and take action on it, including removing the reminder I just tried to set.

I have been able to replicate these two behaviors as of yesterday.

Can someone confirm if they are seeing the same behavior, and if so, how can I keep the new Siri, which understands the words I am speaking much better, but get rid of AI trying to change the words I am speaking?

 

[13paul13]

I’m on 18.6 and can replicate both of the above bullet points. (I have Apple Intelligence turned on.)

 

[deadspider187]

I’m on 18.6 and can replicate both of the above bullet points. (I have Apple Intelligence turned on.)

Interesting. I guess it's good that it isn't just me. The second issue is kind of funny, but I'm concerned what other actions AI is taking without me directly requesting it. The first issue is quite annoying though.

Thank you for checking!