Apple's highly anticipated Siri redesign may be facing delays or a limited initial rollout, according to new reports. The company is reportedly encountering engineering challenges and software bugs that could push back some features to a later release date. The revamped Siri was expected to bring improvements in understanding natural language, deeper app integration, and proactive suggestions based on user context, but these enhancements might now be delayed until the next software update.
Internally, Apple had aimed to include these new features in iOS 18.4, set for release in April. However, a possible delay or limited rollout to iOS 18.5 in May is now being considered due to reported inconsistencies in the functionality of the redesigned Siri. One option being discussed is to include the features in the April release but keep them disabled by default, enabling them with the next update.
These potential setbacks for Apple's AI ambitions come as the company seeks to compete with rivals like OpenAI, Google, and Meta in the AI landscape. With the reported struggles and delays in Siri's redesign, questions arise about Apple's ability to keep pace in this rapidly evolving field. While a delayed launch may disappoint eager users, ensuring a stable and seamless user experience might be preferable in the long run.
