Apple\u2019s long-awaited upgrade to Siri<\/a>, designed to bring advanced AI-powered features, is facing setbacks and might see a delay in its complete launch.<\/p>\n Expected to debut in April with iOS 18.4, the update may now be pushed to May or later due to ongoing engineering issues and software bugs, according to sources familiar with the situation, reports Bloomberg\u2019s<\/a><\/em> reliable Mark Gurman.<\/p>\n The Siri overhaul is a key part of Apple\u2019s broader Apple Intelligence feature<\/a>, aimed at closing the gap with competitors like OpenAI\u2019s ChatGPT<\/a> and Google\u2019s Gemini<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, internal testing has revealed that several promised features, including better personal data integration, more precise app control, and improved context-aware assistance, are not yet working consistently. Employees working on the project say the system was rushed to market in response to investor pressure, leading to missed deadlines and ongoing development challenges.<\/p>\n To manage the delays, Apple is considering releasing iOS 18.4 with some Siri upgrades included but disabled by default. These features could then be activated in iOS 18.5 once they are more stable. The company has yet to confirm this approach, but insiders suggest that Apple is running out of time to finalize the software before the April launch window.<\/p>\n Despite heavy promotion of Apple Intelligence, the rollout has been bumpy. The AI-powered updates have yet to significantly impact iPhone sales, which fell by 1% last quarter<\/a>. In response, Apple is making internal changes to its AI division, recently bringing in veteran software executive Kim Vorrath to help address issues with Siri and other AI-related features.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/cdn.iphoneincanada.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/ios-18-iphone-16-pro-settings-apple-intelligence-siri-crop-1.jpg\" "\\"ios-18-iphone-16-pro-settings-apple-intelligence-siri-cropjpg")
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