It looks like the rumors surrounding Apple’s plans to beef up Siri with AI features in the upcoming iOS 18.4 release might not be entirely accurate. In a recent statement, an Apple spokesperson revealed that the development process may take longer than initially anticipated. This news comes as a bit of a surprise, especially considering the excitement surrounding the potential enhancements to Siri’s capabilities.
According to the Apple spokesperson, “Siri helps users find what they need and get things done faster. Over the past six months, we’ve made Siri more conversational by adding new features such as typing to Siri, product knowledge, and integration with ChatGPT. We’ve also made significant progress in personalizing Siri to each individual user, allowing it to better understand context.” However, the spokesperson also noted that the company will need more time to deliver these features, and they’re now expecting to release them next year. This delayed timeline is a bit slower than what many fans and enthusiasts had hoped for.
The statement, which was shared with Daring Fireball, makes it clear that the Siri upgrade won’t be happening in the near future – not next week or next month, but likely sometime next year. This delay is a significant departure from the earlier rumors and speculations that had been circulating online. It’s worth noting that the upcoming iOS 18.4 release, scheduled for April, will finally bring support for EU users, which is a welcome development.
For those interested in learning more about this development, you can check out the original report from GSMArena. As always, we’ll be keeping a close eye on any updates and announcements from Apple, so stay tuned for more news and insights on the latest developments in the world of tech.
