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Apple Delays Release of Improved Siri Features Due to Performance Issues
New Siri capabilities touted in 2024 ad campaign still not ready for prime time
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Apple is reportedly delaying the release of major new Siri features, including the ability to seamlessly access personal information across apps, due to ongoing performance and accuracy issues with the AI assistant. The updated Siri was originally expected to debut in iOS 26.4 next month, but will now only see a partial release, with the full set of new capabilities pushed back to future iOS updates.
Why it matters
Apple has long positioned Siri as a key differentiator for its products, but the voice assistant has consistently lagged behind competitors like Google Assistant in terms of capabilities. The delay in releasing the promised new Siri features is a setback for Apple as it tries to catch up in the AI assistant space and provide a more compelling alternative to Google and Amazon's offerings.
The details
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, internal tests of the updated Siri found that the assistant still struggles with processing queries correctly and can be too slow in providing responses. One of the marquee new features, the ability to pull answers from a user's personal data across apps, is likely to be delayed past the initial iOS 26.4 release. Apple may initially offer the new Siri as an optional 'preview' for users, rather than making it the default experience.
- The iOS 26.4 update with a partial Siri update is expected to be released in March 2026.
- The full set of new Siri features is now planned for the iOS 26.5 update in May 2026.
- Further Siri improvements are expected to be included in the iOS 27 update scheduled for September 2026, alongside the launch of the iPhone 18 lineup.
The players
Mark Gurman
Bloomberg's Apple reporter who broke the news of the Siri feature delays.
Bella Ramsey
The actress who appeared in Apple's 2024 commercial showcasing the promised new Siri capabilities.
Apple
The technology company that develops and releases the Siri voice assistant as part of its iOS operating system.
What they’re saying
“Apparently, according to Gurman, another delayed feature will be Siri-based voice controls for 'App Intents,' a new framework for controlling apps that Apple says will perform an 'increasingly critical role within Apple's developer platforms.'”
— Mike Pearl, Author (Gizmodo)
What’s next
Apple will release a partial update to Siri in iOS 26.4 in March 2026, with the full set of promised new features coming later in iOS 26.5 in May 2026 and further improvements in iOS 27 in September 2026.
The takeaway
Apple's ongoing struggles to deliver on its promises for a more capable and intelligent Siri assistant highlight the challenges the company faces in keeping pace with AI advancements from competitors like Google. The delays raise questions about Apple's AI strategy and ability to provide a compelling alternative to other virtual assistants.
