Apple's plan to release a new version of Siri is facing obstacles, with several highly anticipated features being delayed.

Apple's long-planned upgrade of the Siri virtual assistant has encountered problems in recent weeks of testing, and many highly anticipated features may be delayed for release. According to sources familiar with the matter, Apple had originally planned to include these new features in the upcoming iOS 26.4 update scheduled for March, but is now considering gradually rolling them out in future versions. This means that some features may not be available until the release of iOS 26.5 in May or even the release of iOS 27 in September. Apple's Siri update process has been long and difficult. The company first announced plans for a major overhaul of Siri in June 2024. That year, the iPhone maker showcased a number of new capabilities that would allow Siri to access personal data and on-screen content, enabling it to better fulfill user requests. The updated Siri would also allow users to control Apple and third-party applications with voice commands. All of these new features were originally set to be launched by early 2025.