Tim Cook has officially confirmed that the long-awaited updated version of the voice assistant Siri will be launched next year
In an interview with CNBC, he stated that the company is "progressing according to plan" and has already achieved significant milestones in the preparation process The personalized Siri release is scheduled for 2026 and, according to MacRumors, it is expected to be part of the iOS 26.4 update in March
Although the updated Siri was first introduced at WWDC 2024, its release was later postponed The new version will have the ability to better understand context, visually analyze screen content, and improve in-app interactions For example, Siri will be able to automatically search emails or messages to find the information needed to answer user questions, such as flight times or reservation details
Apple hopes that the updated Siri will become a key component of its ecosystem-integrated AI functions complex, "Apple Intelligence"
However, the delayed release has caused some user frustration Some users even filed a class-action lawsuit claiming that the promised new features of Siri were a major reason they purchased the new iPhone 17 models
Tim Cook concluded by saying that despite the delay, Apple remains confident in its chosen direction and aims to deliver a product that fully meets the company's high standards for quality and privacy
