Apple has been working to make its voice assistant, Siri, much smarter. This effort is a big part of their larger plan for Apple Intelligence, which aims to weave powerful AI features into their devices. Recent reports from 9to5Mac tell us that the main work on this new Siri is complete. Now, the focus is on getting other app makers ready to use it.
To make this happen, Apple is relying on something called App Intents. Think of App Intents as a special bridge. It lets functions from apps made by other companies connect smoothly with Apple’s own system features. This includes things like Siri itself, the search bar on your phone (Spotlight), and even those little widgets on your home screen. It helps apps talk to the iPhone’s core in a better way.
This means app developers have a new task. They need to update their apps to work with this new Siri and also prepare for a redesigned iOS operating system, possibly iOS 26. While this adds extra work for developers, it is a necessary step. Apple needs them to get ready before the new Siri becomes available for testing by developers.
According to Mark Gurman, a well-known reporter from Bloomberg with good sources, Apple is already collaborating closely with some of the most popular apps on iOS. These include Uber, AllTrails, Threads, Temu, Amazon, YouTube, Facebook, and WhatsApp. The goal is to make sure these major apps work perfectly with App Intents and the updated Siri.
Gurman also mentioned that Apple has been testing this improved Siri with some games. This could bring unexpected new ways to play for gamers.
However, there’s a new development: Apple has decided to push back the release of this new Siri upgrade. Gurman says we can now expect it to arrive at the earliest in spring 2026, which means sometime between March and May of that year.
Apple first showed off its new Siri system at the WWDC developer conference in 2024. At that time, they hoped to release it in the spring of 2024. It seems the company ran into some problems integrating large language models, often called LLMs, with Siri’s original features. This challenge in blending the new AI tech with the existing system is likely a key reason for the delay.
