Apple enthusiasts, brace yourselves! It seems the wait for the next generation of Apple Intelligence-powered devices might be longer than anticipated. Recent reports suggest that key features for both Siri and the AI MacBook could be delayed until 2027.
This news comes as a disappointment to many who were hoping that Apple Intelligence would give Siri a much-needed upgrade. The initial plan was to roll out the new Siri with iOS 18.5, but Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman suggests that bugs and inconsistent features are causing significant delays. Gurman, in his "Power On" newsletter, paints a somewhat grim picture of Apple's AI roadmap.
Siri's AI Overhaul Faces Setbacks
The delays don't stop there. An even more ambitious overhaul of Siri, internally known as LLM Siri and planned for iOS 19, is also facing major developmental obstacles. This version was intended to have a "more conversational approach," built from the ground up around Apple Intelligence. However, these features are unlikely to be included when the other elements of iOS 19 Siri are announced at WWDC 25 this June.
“People within Apple’s AI division now believe that a true modernized, conversational version of Siri won’t reach consumers until iOS 20 at best in 2027,” Gurman writes. This is a stark contrast to the initial optimism surrounding Apple Intelligence and its potential to revitalize Siri.
AI MacBook: A Distant Dream?
The struggles with Apple Intelligence also extend to the AI MacBook. The promise of a MacBook fully integrated with Apple's AI capabilities is enticing, but these delays could further compromise the technology's promise. If key features are pushed back to 2027, it raises questions about Apple's ability to compete in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Impact on Apple's AI Strategy
With other tech giants aggressively pursuing AI advancements, Apple's delays could put them at a disadvantage. The pressure is on for Apple to deliver a compelling AI experience, and these setbacks raise concerns about their ability to remain competitive. As Gurman aptly puts it, this timeline is “an even bleaker timeline than many of us imagined.”
While we wait for Apple's next move, it's essential to remember that technology development is often unpredictable. Let's hope that these delays ultimately lead to a more polished and groundbreaking AI experience from Apple.
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