Apple explains why Siri’s major iOS 27 overhaul took so long
9to5Mac • • technology
Key Points:
- Apple delayed the release of the new Siri AI in iOS 27 because the initial incremental upgrade did not meet their vision for a fully revamped assistant, leading to a complete rebuild.
- Mike Rockwell, who took over Siri leadership last year, explained that Apple tore down the original Siri and rebuilt it from the ground up using advanced new models to create a more capable and privacy-focused assistant.
- The redesigned Siri is now a standalone application that is multimodal and consistent across all Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, Vision Pro, CarPlay, and AirPods.
- This comprehensive overhaul aimed to deliver a unified and enhanced user experience, which required more extensive development time than initially anticipated.
