Did you know Apple's Siri Upgrade Delayed to 2027 Amid Technical Setbacks and Leadership Struggles

 

Apple's ambition to reinvent Siri with more natural, upgraded, human-like conversations faces tougher obstacles than anticipated. The long-awaited transformation might not arrive until iOS 20 in 2027, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The upcoming iOS 18.5 update will introduce large language model-powered AI enhancements to Siri. But instead of replacing the old system, the upgrade will work alongside it. This split design could limit how fluid and consistent Siri feels in everyday use. The real breakthrough that is combining basic tasks with smarter, context-aware capabilities, was initially planned for iOS 19.4. Now, that milestone appears out of reach for Apple's usual June software reveal at WWDC.

Apple isn't alone in facing these hurdles. Amazon's Alexa overhaul has followed a similar path, requiring a full system rebuild to merge legacy features with AI intelligence. That effort is only just entering early access for select devices.

Apple's situation comes with extra pressure. Engineers inside the company reportedly say its AI models are already straining against technical boundaries. Shortages of the hardware needed to train better models have made progress even slower. Meanwhile, leadership struggles and staff departures have added to the setbacks, all while competitors press forward with faster, more capable AI systems.

The delays raise bigger questions about Apple's role in the AI race. The company built its reputation on polished, seamless products, but in this fast-moving tech space, catching up might not be enough.