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iOS 26.5 beta arrives with no Gemini-powered AI features as focus shifts to iOS 27
Apple delays rollout of upgraded Siri and Apple Intelligence capabilities to future iOS releases.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:49pm
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As Apple delays the rollout of its Gemini-powered AI upgrades, the company's focus shifts to delivering a more robust and reliable next-generation intelligence platform in iOS 27.Cupertino TodayApple has released the first beta of iOS 26.5, but the highly anticipated Gemini-powered upgrades to Siri and Apple Intelligence features are not included. The company is now focusing its efforts on delivering these new AI capabilities in the upcoming iOS 27 release, which is expected to debut in September 2026.
Why it matters
The delay in rolling out the Gemini-powered Siri and Apple Intelligence features is a setback for Apple, which had previously announced these upgrades as a major focus for its software roadmap. The lack of these features in iOS 26.5 suggests Apple needs more time to fully develop and integrate the new AI technology, raising questions about the company's progress in this critical area.
The details
Apple had originally planned to include the first Gemini-powered enhancements in iOS 26.4, which was slated for release in March 2026. However, the company has decided to spread out the rollout of these new AI features over future iOS versions, potentially postponing some capabilities until iOS 26.5 in May and the major iOS 27 release in September. The delay is likely due to Apple needing more time to fully integrate the Gemini technology, which is the result of a collaboration between Apple and Google announced in January 2026.
- Apple officially delayed the 'more personalized' version of Siri one year ago on March 7, 2025.
- Apple and Google announced their multi-year collaboration on Gemini-powered AI features on January 12, 2026.
- iOS 26.4, which was originally planned to include the first Gemini enhancements, was postponed prior to its first developer beta release.
- iOS 26.5 beta 1 was released on March 30, 2026, but does not include any new Siri or Apple Intelligence features.
- WWDC 2026 is set to kick off on June 8 at Apple Park in Cupertino, California.
The players
Apple
The technology company that develops the iOS operating system and Siri virtual assistant.
The technology company that developed the Gemini AI models, which Apple is now collaborating with Google on to power future Apple Intelligence features.
Mark Gurman
A Bloomberg reporter who correctly reported that Apple would not include the new Gemini-powered capabilities in iOS 26.4 as originally planned.
What’s next
The first iOS 27 beta is expected to be released in June 2026, which will likely be the first version of iOS to include the new Gemini-powered Siri and Apple Intelligence features.
The takeaway
Apple's delay in rolling out its upgraded Siri and Apple Intelligence capabilities, which are based on the company's collaboration with Google's Gemini AI technology, highlights the technical challenges involved in integrating advanced AI features into its mobile operating system. The focus on delivering these features in iOS 27 suggests Apple is taking a more cautious and deliberate approach to ensure a smooth and reliable rollout of its next-generation AI assistant.
