At 1:19 PM PST on February 11, 2026, Apple CEO Tim Cook addressed audiences during a keynote at a special Apple event in Cupertino, California. However, behind the scenes, one of Apple’s most anticipated upgrades appears to be hitting more roadblocks.
Apple first introduced its ambitious AI-powered Siri transformation when it unveiled Apple Intelligence in 2024. Since then, the company has repeatedly adjusted the release timeline. Now, according to a fresh report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, users may have to wait even longer for the revamped assistant.
Originally, Apple planned to roll out the upgraded Siri with the iOS 26.4 update in March. Instead, the company now intends to release the new features gradually. Some updates may arrive in May with a later iOS release, while others could be pushed back as far as iOS 27 in September. During internal testing, Apple reportedly encountered software issues that forced engineers to delay the launch once again.
Meanwhile, expectations remain high. Apple aims to transform Siri into a more advanced, conversational assistant similar to today’s large language model chatbots. Rather than opening a separate app like ChatGPT or Claude, users would simply speak to Siri directly on their iPhone or Mac. Reports suggest the assistant will run on Google’s Gemini AI technology, bringing more natural, context-aware interactions to Apple devices.
For now, though, Apple appears focused on refining the experience before releasing it publicly. While delays can frustrate eager users, they often signal that a company wants to get the details right.
And as for the Siri product team — they’re undoubtedly working overtime to bring this next chapter to life.