Siri 2.0 is reportedly delayed again: here's when Apple's AI assistant might actually launch

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The overhauled Siri 2.0 was finally supposed to arrive this spring, but Apple has reportedly delayed that launch again. At this point, it's better to expect a delay than to believe the update will see the light of day.

According to a new report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Siri has been pushed back after running into "snags" during testing.

What Siri 2.0 features are we supposed to see?

Siri in iOS 18.1 beta Apple Intelligence

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Like Google's Gemini, Siri is supposed to allow you to control both Apple and third-party apps using your voice.

New enhancements would have included the ability to recall personal data to do things like find old text messages with links and open them or play video files you've been sent.

Apple wants Siri to be a hands-free voice controller for you iPhone with a new framework called "App Intents." As an example, you could tell Siri to find a photo, edit it and then text it to a friend all with one voice command. Alternatively, it could potentially log in to apps or services for you. Previous reports sugget Apple was testing this framework in apps like YouTube, AllTrails and Temu.

Gurman reports that Apple is also working on two as-yet-unannounced features; custom image generation and a new web search feature.

The web search function would apparently be similar to how Perplexity or Gemini works. It will let you request information from the web and then summarize a response with details and relevant web links.

The custom image generator is supposed to be based on the same engine as the Image Playground app.

Meanwhile, recent reports suggest that Apple is developing a separate chatbot that will eventually replace the current Siri and act as a "true artificial intelligence chatbot." However, Siri 3.0 isn't expected to launch until the end of 2026, at the earliest.

"Campo" is supposed to deeply integrate AI across Apple's systems including macOS and iPadOS. It's supposed to be able to control features across the OS and locate personal files in apps like Mail, Calendar and Safari.

Siri 2.0 is sluggish and inaccurate (for now)

Siri can no longer send emails and other missing commands

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It's been nearly two years since Apple first teased an upgraded Siri during WWDC 2024. However, the company has repeatedly run into trouble with the implementation of Apple Intelligence and turning Siri into a true AI-backed voice assistant.

Siri 2.0 didn't materialize with iOS 18, and was pushed into 2026 in the spring of 2025, when it suddenly was to become a major part of iOS 26.

According to Gurman, Siri testers have found the chatbot sluggish or in some cases, Siri is resorting to using ChatGPT instead of Apple's own technology. Until the Gemini switch, ChatGPT powers the currently available Siri AI features.

Additionally, Siri does not appear able to handle complex queries and even cuts off users if they speak too fast.

It may be an issue of integration with Google Gemini, which is supposed to undergird Siri now.

Features and Siri appear finicky, and we may not see the full overhaul in May with iOS 26.5. The launch could also bleed into the launch of iOS 27 when it launches in September. Though Apple is expected to debut the "Campo" system later this year which should replace the current version of Siri anyway.

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Scott Younker
Scott Younker
West Coast Reporter

Scott Younker is the West Coast Reporter at Tom’s Guide. He covers all the lastest tech news. He’s been involved in tech since 2011 at various outlets and is on an ongoing hunt to build the easiest to use home media system. When not writing about the latest devices, you are more than welcome to discuss board games or disc golf with him. He also handles all the Connections coverage on Tom's Guide and has been playing the addictive NYT game since it released.

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