Apple is set to unveil significant upgrades to its AI-enhanced Siri, with new features expected to launch alongside iOS 26.4 in the upcoming months. The enhancements include personal context capabilities, on-screen awareness, and the ability to execute tasks in apps without user intervention. These improvements aim to streamline user interaction with Siri, allowing for more intuitive requests.
Initially, the rollout of these features was planned for iOS 18.4, but technical obstacles prompted Apple to delay the launch. The company has since focused on developing a new large language model (LLM) infrastructure, potentially utilizing Google Gemini to enhance Siri's functionality while ensuring user data remains private through Private Cloud Compute.
As part of its strategy, Apple is also working on a generative AI search engine, referred to as World Knowledge Answers (WKA), which could debut around the same time as the new Siri features. This initiative aims to position Apple competitively against platforms like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and may eventually integrate with the Safari browser and Spotlight search tool.
While the exact release date for iOS 26.4 remains uncertain, historical trends suggest a launch in March or April, with the first beta expected to be available soon.