A new report from Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman says that a completely rebuilt Siri with Apple's artificial intelligence could be released sooner than expected.
In the report, Gurman provided some additional information about the release timing of Apple's artificial intelligence features. Some of the new Siri features will likely be released in iOS 18.3, rather than iOS 18.4 as previously expected. This means we could start seeing the new Siri experience as early as January next year.
Gurman also provided some other details about development and release timelines for iOS 18-related versions:
- iOS 18.1 will be completed internally this week, launching mid-October.
- iOS 18.2 will be completed internally in early November, released in December.
- iOS 18.3 will be completed internally by the end of the year, released in January 2025.
- iOS 18.4 will be completed internally in early February, released in March 2025.
iOS 18.1 will bring Apple's first artificial intelligence features, including a refresh to Siri (new look, faster responses), along with writing tools, photo cleanup, and notification summaries.
Next up, iOS 18.2 is expected to introduce Image Playground, Genmoji, and ChatGPT integration. Finally, we'll see a brand new Siri early next year.
Previously, Apple introduced a completely new Siri at WWDC 24 last June. Users expect many new features. Typically, Siri will understand speech errors better, have the ability to integrate with other applications, and grasp context. These features can help Siri become a real personal assistant.
