US EditionApple employees have 'concerns' over Siri performance in early iOS 26.4 builds: report
Apple engineers report ongoing performance issues in the AI-powered Siri for iOS 26.4, which has been delayed over a year and is expected to launch in early 2026.
- On Sunday, testers and Apple employees raised `concerns` about Siri's performance in early iOS 26.4 builds, the OS version set to include the all-new assistant.
- Delaying the launch, Apple said the all-new Siri did not meet quality standards, prompting software chief Craig Federighi to rearchitect it for a 2026 release.
- Two Apple teams are taking different technical routes for Siri, testing on-device models and Google Gemini on Private Cloud Compute, with planned upgrades including personal context, on-screen awareness, and a Model Context Protocol.
- Bloomberg's Mark Gurman warned more senior AI members may leave soon as Apple seeks a replacement for John Giannandrea and faces shareholder lawsuits linked to Siri delays.
- With around 6 months until public release, iOS 26.4 remains the slated vehicle for the new Siri as Apple continues refining its AI efforts despite recruitment and competition challenges.
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