Apple execs didn't have a super satisfying answer about what went wrong with AI Siri, but they also don't really need one.

The examples that Apple gave for Siri's ability to understand what's on your screen felt somewhat similar. In its press release from last year, Apple said "For example, if a friend texts a user their new address in Messages, the receiver can say, 'Add this address to his contact card.'"

Apple CEO Tim Cook (L) and Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi greet the audience during the Worldwide Developers Conference on June 09, 2025 in Cupertino, California. The annual conference, which runs through June 13, includes design and fuctionality announcements for Apple's various products.

Apple’s next operating system, launching in June, will feature a Vision Pro–inspired interface, smarter Siri, live AirPods translation, and AI tools for managing battery life and health.

Pan-European media group Cordoba launches in Paris with ex-BBC director-general Tony Hall and Apple Siri co-creator Luc Julia as senior advisors.

The rollout of Apple’s new AI features was delayed last fall and on arrival it omitted the new Siri, for which Apple users are still waiting.

Apple admitted it needs more time to complete its delayed AI overhaul of the Siri voice assistant on Monday – in the latest sign that CEO Tim Cook’s company is struggling to meet investors’ demand

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