9to5Mac Daily Apple’s Siri timelines, HomePad rumors
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Jun 18, 2025 Explore the latest on Siri's long-awaited AI upgrade, as Apple sets its sights on a significant update by 2026. Delve into insights from Apple Music's chief, who critiques the problematic free tier model of Spotify. There are also intriguing hints about a new smart display for the HomePod, with rumors suggesting it might be tied to these enhanced Siri capabilities. Stay tuned for a mix of industry insights and tech updates!
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Apple Siri AI Delayed to 2026
- Apple's upgraded Siri AI is delayed to iOS 26.4 likely releasing in March 2026.
- The delay stems from difficulties merging old and new Siri architectures causing instability.
Leadership Shift in Siri Project
- Apple sidelined head of AI John Gianandria from Siri, now led by Craig Federighi and Mike Rockwell.
- Siri is undergoing a complete rebuild, postponing public demos until after iOS 26 launch.
Future Siri as Digital Co-Pilot
- Apple plans a future version of Siri as an always-on, proactive digital co-pilot.
- There is also work on a chatbot app, Knowledge, to access the open web.
