### Joz Verifies Siri’s 2026 Launch Date in Recent Interview
In a recent discussion, Apple officials have outlined the schedule for Siri’s much-anticipated AI improvements, affirming that these updates will not be launched until 2026. This revelation follows a series of delays that have left numerous users keen for news.
When Apple first delayed the new Siri functionalities that were supposed to be introduced with iOS 18, the company offered a vague timeline, mentioning that they hoped to implement the updates “in the upcoming year.” This declaration, made in March, left ambiguity regarding whether the features would be available before the end of 2025 or within the next 12 months.
During the WWDC keynote, Apple reiterated this vague language. Craig Federighi, while addressing the upcoming “more personalized” update to Siri, spoke positively about unveiling more information “in the upcoming year,” which only deepened the uncertainty.
In a subsequent conversation with Craig Federighi and Greg “Joz” Joswiak, Mark Spoonauer from Tom’s Guide sought a clearer timeline. After initially avoiding the question, Federighi offered context regarding the delays, but it was Joz who ultimately confirmed the release date.
When Spoonauer inquired whether it was accurate to say that Siri’s upgrades would be launched in 2026, Joz replied in the affirmative, signaling that this was indeed the timeline communicated by Apple.
This confirmation implies that users should not anticipate Siri’s new functionalities debuting with iOS 26, 26.1, or even 26.2. Rather, a spring launch around iOS 26.4 seems more likely.
The postponement of Siri’s AI upgrades has triggered disappointment among users, many of whom were anticipating the promised improvements. As the tech community monitors further updates, the focus will likely stay on how these enhancements will improve Siri’s performance and user experience.
For those interested, the complete video interview is available online, offering further insights into Apple’s strategies for Siri and its forthcoming capabilities.
