Apple’s long-awaited upgrade to Siri, powered by its new AI framework known as “Apple Intelligence,” may finally be on track for release later this year. After delays and conflicting reports about the assistant’s future, a new piece from The New York Times suggests the refreshed Siri experience is now being targeted for a fall 2025 launch.
While recent news about Apple has focused on supply chain disruptions and regulatory challenges, the company’s AI development has also come under scrutiny. Earlier reports suggested that the updated Siri features might not appear until 2026, possibly in a later version of iOS 19. But new comments from sources familiar with Apple’s internal roadmap hint that some key capabilities could arrive sooner.
According to the NYT report, Apple is preparing to release a more advanced version of Siri that can handle tasks like editing and sending photos through voice commands. If these features do launch in the fall, they’re likely to be included in the initial release of iOS 19, rather than pushed to later updates like iOS 19.3.
While there’s still uncertainty, some within Apple reportedly remain optimistic that the new Siri can be ready by the time iOS 19 rolls out. The company’s leadership is said to believe that despite the slower rollout, there’s still a chance to catch up—or even stand out—because other major tech players like Google and Meta are also navigating their own AI challenges.
All eyes will now be on Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June, where the company is expected to address its plans for AI integration more directly. Whether Siri’s overhaul lands this fall or is delayed further, WWDC will likely reveal more about how Apple intends to compete in the growing field of AI-powered assistants.
