From www.macrumors.com
Quick Points
- The reality is So, Apple's cooking up a new version of Siri that's taking cues from ChatGPT and other AI chatbots.
- They’ve created an internal testing app to fine-tune the features before anything hits the public—kind of like a practice run.
- That "new Siri" is supposed to be smarter, remembering previous conversations and juggling tasks more fluidly across apps.
- They've had some struggles though; they scrapped their shiny original plans for this overhaul because it just didn’t live up to their standards by their usual high-bar.
- The rollout is expected by early 2026, which means we’ve got a bit of waiting to do, but hey—a major discovery like this could be worth it.
by Juli Clover
Apple designed a ChatGPT-like app to help its engineers test the overhauled version of Siri, reports Bloomberg. Unfortunately, the Siri app isn’t going to be released to the public, and it’s strictly for internal testing.
The app is being used to test new Siri features that Apple has planned, such as more contextual awareness, an ability to do more in and between apps, and deeper integration with personal data.
It is said to look similar to other chatbot apps, organized into multiple conversations across different topics. The app is able to remember and reference past chats, and it supports extended conversations.
Apple has been working on a smarter version of Siri since the launch of iOS 18. The company initially planned to debut an Apple Intelligence Siri as part of the update, but ended up delaying the functionality until 2026 because it did not meet Apple’s standards.
The Apple Intelligence Siri plan was scrapped, and Apple decided to entirely overhaul Siri with second-generation architecture, speeding up an LLM transition. The upcoming version of Siri that Apple plans to release will use advanced large language models like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI chatbots.
LLM Siri will be able to hold continuous conversations, provide human-like responses to questions, and complete more complex tasks.
Apple is on track to launch the LLM version of Siri in early 2026, likely as part of an iOS 26.4 update that could come in March. That will see Siri introduced a full year after Apple originally wanted launch the updated version of the personal assistant.
At the end of next year, Apple is planning to unveil a new look for Siri, giving it a more humanoid design that could be similar to the Mac’s finder logo.
Apple has held talks with Anthropic, OpenAI, and Google, and it may use a third-party company to power the new version of Siri rather than relying on its in-house AI models.
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Sounds Nerdy Insights
- What's interesting here's that Apple seems to recognize they've got some obviously, serious catching up to do. Virtual assistants are quickly moving beyond simple commands—and users expect more interaction rather than just using their voices for basic things.
- Delaying this launch does make sense. Apple’s never been one to rush out mediocre products; it’s all about quality. Still, this punctuality debates could also mean they’re feeling some pressure from competitors who are racing ahead in AI tech.
- The idea behind using advanced large language models sounds promising—and aligns with how many tech enthusiasts want personal assistants that actually get them, not just robots repeating keywords.
- I can’t help but wonder though—it’s one thing to tweak ChatGPT-style functionality, but will casual users really notice the difference when all said and done? That's something they really need to factor in while rolling it out.
- With mentions of possibly collaborating with companies like OpenAI and Anthropic for this upgrade? That’s basically saying “hey, let’s cheat a little.” I’m intrigued if they lose any personal touch by depending on others’ tech instead of honing it fully within their ecosystem.
- Personally speaking, I see huge potential—for people wanting a smoother experience across devices for surfing apps or customizing responses—but if they mess up the simplicity, that could backfire big-time with user acceptance at launch.
- It feels like consumer eager anticipation wrapped around whether they’ll deliver as expected—or if this will turn out another long-winded stubborn way of parallel adaptation in one top player playing catch-up when embracing upcoming massive shifts in AI-based tech advancements.
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