Apple’s plans for its AI features, including Siri, are facing a significant setback. The company had previously announced that the upcoming iOS 19 release would include several new features and upgrades to its virtual assistant, but now it appears that major features, such as an advanced version of Siri with a large language model (LLM), will be delayed.
According to analyst Mark Gurman, Apple is running behind schedule on the development of the new Siri experience. The company had initially planned to release the upgraded Siri in 2026 with iOS 19.4 or iOS 19.5, but it now seems that this feature may arrive with iOS 20 instead.
Despite the delay, Apple’s AI efforts will not be entirely halted this year. Analysts expect the company to introduce under-the-hood upgrades to Siri, which will allow the digital assistant to handle complex queries and provide a better user experience.
The delay is part of a broader trend in the tech industry, where companies are struggling to keep up with rapidly evolving generative AI features. However, Apple’s familiarity with its slow developmental pace means that users can still expect some upgrades this year.
In related news, Apple had planned to release several new features with iOS 18.5 earlier this year, including on-screen awareness and deeper in-app integration. Although these plans have also been delayed, the company is expected to provide more details on its upcoming software developments soon.
Source: https://wccftech.com/apple-delays-major-ios-19-siri-features-to-next-year-with-ios-20