• Apple has delayed the launch of its AI enhancements for Siri, now expected in 2026.
• The company cited internal testing problems as the reason for the postponement.
• Features aimed at personalizing Siri and expanding app integration will be released "in the coming year."
• This decision reflects Apple's ongoing challenges in AI development amid growing competition.

Apple has officially announced that the rollout of significant artificial intelligence improvements to its voice assistant, Siri, has been postponed until 2026. Initially set to debut in 2025, this delay comes as Apple’s internal teams have identified that the features “didn’t work properly — or as advertised,” leading to concerns among top executives including software chief Craig Federighi that further development is necessary to meet user expectations.

In a statement, Apple acknowledged their efforts towards a more personalized Siri capable of better understanding user context and executing cross-app actions. Source As part of last year's announcement about Apple Intelligence, the company shared new capabilities such as email management and sophisticated task completion reliant on user data.

However, internal reports indicate that rigorous testing revealed a multitude of bugs, resulting in the decision to delay features that were originally expected to be part of the iOS 18.4 update. Concerns have been raised about the potential need to rebuild the underlying technology from scratch to ensure functionality.

This delay not only affects upcoming upgrades for Siri but also presents a significant setback for Apple's plans in the competitive AI landscape. Companies like Amazon and Google continue to advance their AI technologies, presenting challenges for Apple to keep pace. As competition increases, Apple’s decision puts pressure on its AI roadmap and strategy for future enhancements. Currently, the company is advising support representatives to communicate that these features are now anticipated "in the coming year."

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