JAKARTA - The latest report says that the development of the new generation Siri based on Apple Intelligence has not gone smoothly in the internal testing phase. A number of features, including Siri's ability to access user personal data, are rumored to be potentially delayed from iOS 26.4 to iOS 26.5 and even iOS 27.
The information comes from a Bloomberg report citing anonymous sources related to Apple's internal development. It is said that several key features are still experiencing performance issues, such as Siri not always processing commands correctly or taking too long to respond to user requests.
In addition, the new system is also reported to still have problems in handling complex questions and sometimes cutting off user speech when speaking too fast. Integration between app intents and the updated Apple Intelligence system is also said to potentially experience delays.
However, this "delay" status sparked a debate because Apple itself has never publicly announced a detailed release schedule for these features. Officially, Apple only stated that the major Apple Intelligence and Siri updates would be available in 2026. The company's internal target is said to lead to spring through iOS 26.4, but the final details have not been announced to the public.
The report also touched on the fact that in a number of cases, the new system still relies too often on ChatGPT integration even though it is not always necessary. However, it is not clear whether this is a design limitation or just a bug in the internal pre-beta stage.
In iOS 26.5, a "preview" feature marker for Siri personalization was found. However, the existence of this kind of feature flag does not necessarily prove a delay, because Apple often activates and deactivates features in internal testing before the public launch or open beta phase.
If it's true that core features like personalization processing and app intent integration are not ready, it will be a significant development. The reason is that these two components are the main foundation of Apple's Intelligence architecture, which was introduced at WWDC 2024.
However, it's worth noting that setbacks in the internal testing phase are not uncommon in large-scale software development. The final assessment of Apple Intelligence's readiness can only be made after Apple announces and releases its public version.
For now, what can be confirmed is that Apple still targets the launch of a major Siri and Apple Intelligence update in 2026. Whether iOS 26.4 will be the main momentum or some features will be shifted to the next update, is still waiting for official confirmation from Apple.
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