A recent report indicates that the next update for Siri is expected in the fall, though it may not feature the anticipated “Personal Siri.” Many users have been eagerly waiting to see this new version that would allow Siri to access information from Calendar, Messages, and Mail apps. Unfortunately, earlier beta versions, such as iOS 18.4 and 18.5, did not deliver on this promise, leaving many disappointed.
The delay in releasing “Personal Siri” has been confirmed by The New York Times, which highlighted that testing revealed Siri provided incorrect information about a third of the time. While some may consider this typical for Siri, it is worth noting that the actual rate of incorrect responses is significantly lower than 33%. Reports suggest that Siri accurately understands 99.8% of inquiries but answers correctly only 83.1% of them, equating to a 16.9% error rate.
Despite some improvements in Siri through previous updates, the company has faced criticism over its Apple Intelligence initiative. Analysts have pointed out that although expectations for “Personal Siri” have not been excessively ambitious, the delays have led some consumers to accuse Apple of false advertising. In promotional material for “Personal Siri,” users saw examples of interactions that suggested advanced capabilities.
However, the reality is that Siri would require prior data to provide such contextual information. Looking ahead, the updated version may still lack “Personal Siri,” which tech insiders speculate might not be fully released until 2026. Internal conflicts among Apple’s software teams over leadership for the project have also contributed to the delays.
Given Siri’s potential, first shown in 2011, many feel Apple has not pursued innovation aggressively enough to keep pace with rival digital assistants.