Spring 2026 update for Siri promises significant enhancements - exploring new capabilities
Apple to Unveil Overhauled Siri with App Intents in Spring 2026
Apple is set to roll out a significant update to its virtual assistant, Siri, in the spring of 2026. The upgrade, known as Siri 2.0, will introduce the App Intents framework, allowing users to control their iPhone apps by voice command, marking a shift towards a more hands-free, device-wide command system [1][3][5].
The new Siri will enable users to perform tasks autonomously, such as reading weather data and setting reminders. However, Apple is reportedly being cautious when it comes to sensitive sectors like health and finance, due to concerns about accuracy and security [1][3][4]. As a result, access to banking and health apps may be limited, or Siri's capabilities in these areas might be more restricted than those of competitors.
Apple first revealed its plans for a Siri upgrade at WWDC 2024 through Apple Intelligence. The company is planning to ship App Intents alongside a broader Siri infrastructure overhaul in the spring and market it heavily [6]. The overhauled Siri will debut alongside Apple's App Intents feature.
The integration of App Intents with other software has been a sticking point in the development process. Apple is reportedly working with a number of companies to test the integration before rolling it out to beta testers [2].
Tim Cook, Apple's CEO, described the company's AI plans in 2024 as involving the combination of generative AI with a user's personal context for helpful intelligence [7]. The new Siri is expected to be more focused on enabling new voice-first controls while protecting user data, reflecting Apple's priority on accuracy and privacy compared to faster but potentially less precise competitors [1][3][4].
The features were initially planned to launch with iOS 18, but it is now believed they will land around the iOS 26.4 update. The release of Siri 2.0 in spring 2026 may lead some iPhone users to switch from AI assistants like ChatGPT or Gemini.
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[1] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/apple-unveils-ai-plans-at-wwdc/ [2] https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-02-01/apple-s-siri-update-stuck-in-development-as-competitors-race-ahead [3] https://www.theverge.com/2026/2/15/22953858/apple-siri-ai-update-app-intents-health-finance-precision [4] https://www.macrumors.com/2026/02/20/apple-siri-update-focuses-on-accuracy-privacy/ [5] https://www.cnet.com/news/apple-plans-to-make-siri-a-more-proactive-assistant-with-app-intents/ [6] https://www.reuters.com/business/technology/apples-siri-update-expected-spring-2026-2026-02-25/ [7] https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/06/apple-unveils-ai-plans-at-wwdc/
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The overhauled Siri, set to launch in spring 2026, will introduce the App Intents framework, allowing users to control various iPhone apps by voice command, signifying a move towards a more hands-free, device-wide command system. Apple's new Siri, expected to be more focused on voice-first controls, aims to balance innovation with protecting user data, particularly in sensitive sectors like health and finance.
