Apple Delays Major Siri Overhaul Due to Testing Problems and Software Bugs
Summary
Apple pushes back Siri's major overhaul from March iOS 26.4 to later release due to persistent testing problems including slow response times, accuracy issues, and bugs that cause the assistant to default to ChatGPT over Apple's own technology.
Key Points
- Apple delays Siri's promised overhaul from March iOS 26.4 release due to testing problems including slow response times and software bugs
- iOS 26.5 will include new web search functionality similar to Perplexity and custom image generation, but the most anticipated personal context feature remains in preview mode
- Apple faces multiple technical challenges including accuracy issues, Siri defaulting to ChatGPT over Apple's own technology, and delays in voice-controlled app commands