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Apple is poised to fundamentally change Siri. A new App Intents feature is scheduled to launch next spring with iOS 26.4, accompanied by a comprehensive overhaul of the entire Siri infrastructure. These features were originally planned for the iOS 18 cycle, but technical issues pushed the schedule back several months. Now, Apple is working hard internally to fulfill the promises it made at WWDC24.
The announcement of the new version of Siri attracted a lot of attention in the summer of 2024. The plan is for Siri to not only respond to questions but also perform actions independently in apps—such as sending messages, creating appointments, or completing more complex tasks in third-party apps. With the App Intents feature, Apple aims to expand voice control so that tasks can be completed faster and more directly. This promise is ambitious and difficult to implement, which is precisely why it hasn't been released yet.
Technical hurdles and internal concerns
Apple has struggled to ensure that App Intents works reliably with a sufficiently large number of apps. The system must be particularly flawless in sensitive areas such as healthcare or banking apps, where even small inaccuracies can have serious consequences. There are concerns within the company about whether this level of precision can be guaranteed in all cases at launch.
Collaboration with partners
To minimize these risks, Apple is currently working with several major companies to extensively test the features. The goal is to eliminate potential vulnerabilities before launch. However, it's likely that App Intents won't be available in all app categories at launch. Certain features may be deliberately restricted or disabled entirely in sensitive areas to avoid potential problems, according to Bloomberg .
Significance for Apple
Despite all the caution, the project remains a central component of Apple's AI strategy. The new Siri infrastructure is intended not only to enable more precise answers but also to lay the foundation for future, even more complex features. Given the strong competition from Google and OpenAI, the pressure is on to bring a seamless solution to market.
Apple's critical moment in the digital assistant market
This coming spring will be crucial for whether Apple can regain its position as a leading player in the digital assistant space with Siri. If the launch of App Intents is successful, Siri could make a significant leap in functionality and relevance. However, if the launch fails, the voice assistant risks falling further behind – with potentially long-term consequences for Apple's position in the AI race. (Image: Shutterstock / Runrun2)
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