Observed Signal · Feb 11, 2026 · Platform Upgrade · Source: techcrunch · Impact: 4/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
Siri Revamp Delayed Again: New Features Postponed Until 2026
Apple's long‑promised AI overhaul of Siri — first introduced under the Apple Intelligence initiative in 2024 — has been delayed again, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Features that were expected to arrive with iOS 26.4 in March will instead roll out more slowly over multiple updates, with some capabilities reportedly pushed to a May iOS update or deferred until iOS 27 in September. Apple encountered testing problems that prompted the staggered schedule. The revamped Siri is expected to behave more like contemporary LLM chatbots and will be powered by Google’s Gemini model, enabling conversational, chatbot‑style interactions directly through Siri rather than via standalone apps.
A major platform (Apple) is delaying a high‑visibility AI assistant upgrade; timing and rollout affect developer plans, voice/search interactions and potential platform-level ad or assistant product strategies.
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- Apple first announced Apple Intelligence in 2024 as the basis for an AI-powered Siri revamp.
- Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman reports the Siri rollout, expected with iOS 26.4 in March, will be delayed and staged across multiple updates.
- Some Siri features are reportedly postponed to the May iOS update or until iOS 27 in September.
- Apple encountered problems during testing that prompted the postponement and slower rollout.
- The new Siri will be powered by Google Gemini and designed to operate more like LLM chatbots.
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Apple's Siri to Use Google's Gemini
Rumors converge around Apple’s plan to overhaul Siri by powering a new version with Google’s Gemini AI. The refreshed Siri is expected to ship with iOS 26.4, with a launch possibly in spring 2026. Apple reportedly evaluated competing AI systems from OpenAI (ChatGPT) and Anthropic (Claude), but Bloomberg and Apple-connected sources indicate Google won the race, and a Gemini model tailored for Siri is already in testing on Apple’s servers. The negotiations reportedly include terms for deeper Gemini integration and reflect long-standing Google-Apple arrangements, including Google’s past payments to be the default iPhone search engine. Beyond Siri, Apple pursues broader AI ambitions, including an AI search strategy and a shift to Apple Ads, with ads in Apple Maps anticipated in 2026 and a gradual rollout of Apple Intelligence in Germany since 2025. Deployment pace within Apple’s ecosystem remains cautious.
Apple's New Siri App to Rival ChatGPT
Leaked Bloomberg renders show Apple planning a major AI upgrade for iPhone in iOS 27, including a standalone Siri app designed to compete with chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Google’s Gemini-powered assistants. Siri will be more deeply integrated across the OS — responses and a card-style interface will surface from the Dynamic Island and a swipe-down Spotlight gesture will invoke an AI-powered Siri. Bloomberg says Apple will use outside models (including Google’s Gemini) while also developing on-device/local AI models. The standalone Siri app will surface past chat history and allow uploads of documents and photos. The report was published May 28, 2026 ahead of WWDC.
Apple Launches Redesigned Siri AI in iOS 27 Beta
Apple released a revamped Siri AI in the iOS 27 consumer beta in July 2026 that finally delivers conversational, context-aware assistant capabilities Apple had long promised. The assistant can reference personal device data (photos, emails, contacts, calendar), accept typed input, run via a dedicated app, and offers configurable voice expressivity and pacing. Apple built and refined proprietary foundation models for Siri using Google’s Gemini models as part of a partnership; those models are optimized to run on Apple silicon and Apple’s private cloud. While the upgrade makes Siri substantially more capable and useful, the article argues the launch feels anticlimactic because broader AI capabilities from other vendors have already advanced the market.
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