Apple Delays Major Siri Upgrade to 2025 After WWDC Announcement

At Apple's WWDC 2025, the company unveiled a major redesign for iOS 26 featuring a new 'Liquid Glass' interface and various AI integrations, but notably did not deliver the much-anticipated AI-powered Siri upgrade. Originally announced at WWDC 2024 with a promise to enhance Siri's personal context understanding, the feature has faced multiple delays and remains unavailable, with Apple stating it needs more time to meet quality standards and promising more details in the coming year. Apple's leadership, including SVP Craig Federighi, acknowledged the delay but offered little concrete timeline, leading to disappointment among users and industry observers. Critics highlight that Apple is struggling to keep pace with competitors like Google and Microsoft, who are rapidly advancing AI integrations in their platforms. The lack of progress on Siri has been characterized as a setback for Apple's AI ambitions, with some analysts expressing frustration over the vague communication and internal challenges. Despite the broader AI push under Apple's 'Apple Intelligence' branding, Siri remains a conspicuous gap in the company's AI strategy as of mid-2025.