Siri may not match ChatGPT's conversational skills until 2026, new iOS 19 rumors predict

Date:
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:32:08 +0000

Description:
Apple is preparing a huge upgrade to Siri to make it more like ChatGPT, but
it wont land until 2026.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Apples Siri virtual assistant is currently bested by competitors like ChatGPT Apple wants to change that by developing an LLM Siri chatbot It might not launch until 2026, though

Siri has long lagged behind rivals like Google Assistant , and with the introduction of ChatGPT and other chatbots powered by large language models (LLMs), that gap has widened. But when Apple Intelligence appeared on the scene, it looked like Siri was finally turning a corner and a new report claims Apple is planning its own LLM upgrade for Siri. Before we get too excited, though, there might be a while to wait until it arrives.

The rumor comes from Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman , who has earned a reputation for accuracy when it comes to Apple leaks and rumors. In a new report, Gurman claims that Apple has been internally tested a version of Siri infused with LLM powers (predictably, its been dubbed LLM Siri), and the result is a more conversational, powerful version of Apples virtual
assistant.

This new Siri will be able to conduct natural-feeling back-and-forth conversations, Gurman says, and it can also handle more sophisticated
requests in a quicker fashion compared to the current Siri iteration.

Other new features will include the ability to interact more like a human and handle tasks in a way thats closer to ChatGPT and Googles Gemini , and it
will make extensive use of Apples App Intents feature to precisely control third-party apps. It will also be able to use Apple Intelligence features , such as generating and summarizing text. Coming in iOS 19? (Image credit: Apple)

Apple will announce the upgraded Siri in 2025 as part of iOS 19 and macOS 16
, the report predicts.

However, as with the current slow implementation of Apple Intelligence, the new Siri wont immediately be ready to use. Instead, it will be rolled out in spring 2026, according to Gurman.

Will that be too late for Apple, considering rivals like ChatGPT are already far ahead of Apples best efforts? Time will tell, but LLM Siri will need to
be a monumental effort to close the gap. If Apple can pull it off, the firms fans will have a lot to look forward to. You might also like Apple is currently levelling up Siris onscreen awareness, enabling it to interact with your screen Apple Intelligence features explained - everything you need to know about Apple AI and when you can use it iOS 18.2 beta shows exactly how Siris ChatGPT upgrade will work on iPhones including new daily limit guide



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