Apple’s LLM-powered Siri was initially expected with iOS 18.4 but is now delayed until iOS 20.
Internal reports indicate low user engagement with current Apple Intelligence features.
iOS 18.4 and 18.5 updates will roll out soon but won’t bring major AI improvements.
Apple Intelligence features are gradually being rolled out to eligible iPhones. While the most popular Conversational Siri was expected to be available with the upcoming iOS 18.4 update, Mark Gurman’s latest Power On newsletter stated that Apple will release its new LLM-powered Siri with iOS 20. This comes after leaks indicated that the rollout had been delayed to iOS 19 due to technical issues.
SurveyAccording to the report, Apple had planned to unveil a more natural and human-like Siri this year, but technical challenges have slowed development. Siri currently operates on two separate backends, one for simple tasks and another for complex ones. However, one of the iPhone 16 series’ standout features was Siri’s conversational and context-aware capabilities and it is still not here. Now, the reports suggest that it will no longer be part of the announcement anytime soon.
Apple employees now think that a fully conversational Siri won’t be available until iOS 20, which might be released in 2027, according to Mark Gurman’s report. According to internal data cited by Gurman, users aren’t using Apple’s AI tools as expected. Many people believe the current feature set is lacking in depth, with some criticizing the company for prioritizing easier-to-develop features over game-changing innovations.
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Meanwhile, Apple is set to release iOS 18.4 and iOS 18.5 updates for users. However, the report stated that these updates will not significantly improve the existing iPhones in terms of Apple Intelligence features.
Additionally, Apple’s AI tools are expected to be refined with iOS 19 next year. It is unknown whether Apple will introduce a new set of AI features or not.
However, it appears that iPhone users will have to wait longer for a smarter Siri and more advanced AI-powered features.
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