It turned out that Apple’s AI tools would be released in phases until some time next year. One of the most impressive changes Apple touted at its expos — a completely revamped Siri — would be the last major update. But Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman now reveals that this revamped Siri will only be announced in 2025 and will actually come out in 2026, presumably after the iPhone 17 has launched.
All the Apple Intelligence features we were promised. | Video credit — Apple
Instead, upcoming iOS updates will let users make do with ChatGPT and Gemini. Siri might get some upgrades next year according to Gurman but the majority of what was shown off is now slated for 2026. This includes Siri’s ability to directly interface with apps on your phone. At least being able to draw information from user data and on-screen elements might be a thing next year — though running on basic AI — Gurman claims.
This news truly cements the iPhone 16 as one of the most broken launches Apple has ever done. Other regions like the EU and China are still left without Apple Intelligence. The iPhone in the EU has also picked up exclusive perks not available anywhere else due to the DMA (Digital Markets Act).
With news of an iPhone 17 Air on the horizon it’d be much smarter to entirely skip the iPhone 16 altogether.
