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Apple’s LLM-integrated Siri was initially anticipated to launch with iOS 18.4, but its debut is now postponed to iOS 20.

Internal assessments reveal a lack of significant user engagement with Apple’s existing AI functionalities.

The forthcoming iOS 18.4 and 18.5 updates will be launched shortly, though they won’t introduce substantial advancements in AI.

Apple is gradually integrating its advanced Apple Intelligence features into eligible iPhones. Recently, the highly anticipated Conversational Siri was projected to debut alongside the iOS 18.4 update. However, Mark Gurman’s recent update in the Power On newsletter indicated that the introduction of the revamped LLM-driven Siri has been pushed back to the iOS 20 release. This delay follows earlier reports which suggested that an initial rollout was postponed to iOS 19 due to various technical complications.

Sources indicate that Apple had aspirations to present a more vibrant and human-like version of Siri this year. Unfortunately, unforeseen technical difficulties have hindered its development progress. Currently, Siri operates on a dual-backend system: one is designated for basic tasks, while the other handles more complex inquiries. Among the standout features anticipated in the iPhone 16 series was Siri’s supposed enhanced conversational and contextually aware abilities—features that remain unreachable at this time. As the situation stands now, these anticipated advancements will not be part of any upcoming announcement in the near future.

Insider feedback suggests that a fully conversational version of Siri will not be available until at least iOS 20, which is projected for release in 2027 based on Gurman’s insights. The internal data he cited highlights that user engagement with Apple’s AI offerings has not met expectations. A common sentiment among users is that the current AI functionalities lack depth and complexity. There are growing criticisms directed at Apple for choosing to focus on simpler, easier-to-develop features instead of pursuing revolutionary advancements that could enhance user experience significantly.

Additionally, Apple is preparing to roll out the iOS 18.4 and iOS 18.5 updates in the near future. Nonetheless, reports indicate that these updates will not provide any major enhancements to the existing Apple Intelligence functionalities on current iPhone models.

Furthermore, there are expectations that the AI capabilities may receive a fine-tuning with the upcoming iOS 19, slated for release next year. However, it remains unclear if Apple will unveil a new suite of AI features at that time or continue to refine the existing tools.

For the time being, it seems that iPhone users will have to exercise patience while waiting for both a more intelligent Siri and the broader range of advanced AI-driven functionalities that had initially been promised. The extending timeline has sparked debate among users about the efficacy of Apple’s development strategies and their commitment to delivering truly groundbreaking AI capabilities.

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