Apple’s long-awaited AI enhancements for Siri are finally set to be released this year. Here’s the anticipated release date for the revamped Siri.
## Major AI Revamp for Siri Anticipated in March with iOS 26.4
Bloomberg has long reported that iOS 26.4 will introduce Apple’s refreshed AI Siri. This timeframe has also been supported by code leaks from iOS 26.
At present, iOS 26.3 is undergoing beta testing, but given Apple’s historical software release patterns, we can estimate when iOS 26.4 might launch.
Here are the release dates for the prior iOS x.4 updates:
– iOS 18.4: Monday, March 31
– iOS 17.4: Tuesday, March 5
– iOS 16.4: Monday, March 27
Following this trend, the debut of iOS 26.4 and the revamped Siri **is anticipated in March**—most likely towards the end of the month.
A late March release would align with the timelines of 2025 and 2023. However, 2024 witnessed an earlier March launch for iOS 17.4, so it remains possible that Apple could unveil iOS 26.4 sooner than projected.
Ultimately, the launch timing will likely be swayed by the release of the initial beta.
iOS 18.4 and iOS 16.4 saw their first betas in mid-February, while the beta 1 for iOS 17.4 was rolled out a few weeks earlier in late January.
If we receive iOS 26.4 beta 1 in January, it could lead to an early March public launch. Conversely, if it gets postponed until mid-February, a late March release becomes more probable.
## Upcoming Features for Siri
Siri is poised for a significant renovation in iOS 26.4. Its outdated underlying framework is being updated with an LLM-based system.
In some instances, changes to the underlying code for software features might not be readily apparent to users. However, the advantages of Siri’s transition are expected to be quite noticeable.
The new LLM-powered Siri should be capable of intelligently assisting users much like chatbots such as ChatGPT and Gemini.
Additionally, it will facilitate a range of robust features that were initially planned for iOS 18 but were postponed. These encompass:
1. App Intents for hands-free operation
2. Personal contextual awareness
3. On-screen recognition
Apple has committed to ensuring that its new Siri will deliver all of this and more, rooted in the upcoming underlying framework.
Given how long it has been since the announcement of Siri’s upgrades, there will be significant anticipation for the new features. Here’s hoping that the additional time Apple is taking results in a Siri that users truly deserve.
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