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Some Apple Employees Have 'Concerns' About iOS 26.4's Revamped Siri

iOS 26.4 is expected to introduce a revamped version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, but not everyone is satisfied with how well it works.

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In his Power On newsletter today, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman said some of Apple's software engineers have "concerns" about the overhauled Siri's performance. However, he did not provide any specific details about the shortcomings.

iOS 26.4 will likely be released in March or April, so Apple still has around five to six months to improve any lingering issues with the voice assistant.

When it first previewed the new Siri at WWDC 2024, Apple said it would have three main capabilities: on-screen awareness, personal context, and in-app controls. For example, Apple showed an iPhone user asking Siri about their mother's flight and lunch reservation plans, based on info from the Mail and Messages apps.

The new Siri was initially expected to debut with iOS 18.4 last year, but Apple delayed it. In July, Apple CEO Tim Cook said his company was making "good progress" on the more personalized Siri, and he said the features were on track to launch next year. However, if issues persist, then even an iOS 26.4 launch might not be guaranteed.

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Top Rated Comments

jarman92 Avatar
8 months ago

It’s likely gurman didn’t release any details to avoid being sued by Apple.
More likely he didn't release any details because he has no details and just wanted something to publish.
Score: 51 Votes (Like | Disagree)
I7guy Avatar
8 months ago

Oh boy..

Last time there were "concerns" leaking out, Apple* pushed out the Vision Pro flop.




*well, in reality, Tim Cook personally forced it out hoping for his own iPhone moment
As an aside, Vision Pro may be a flop to you, but Apple you can bet, got a lot out of it and doesn’t consider it a flop.
Score: 48 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
8 months ago
Oh boy..

Last time there were "concerns" leaking out, Apple* pushed out the Vision Pro flop.




*well, in reality, Tim Cook personally forced it out hoping for his own iPhone moment
Score: 46 Votes (Like | Disagree)
0xjf Avatar
8 months ago
No way 😭😭😭 here we go again
Score: 45 Votes (Like | Disagree)
The Game 161 Avatar
8 months ago
Can’t believe this site made an article from a one word line from Gurman which tells us nothing. On a release which is 6 months away!!!

Talk about running out of article ideas
Score: 42 Votes (Like | Disagree)
nortonandreev Avatar
8 months ago
I don’t think anyone would be surprised
Score: 37 Votes (Like | Disagree)