The Long Awaited LLM Siri: Privacy Prioritized Over Rapid Progress

Apple is reportedly testing an 'LLM Siri' with the aim to announce it as part of iOS 19, likely previewing it at WWDC 2025 but not releasing it until spring 2026. Despite previous claims of improvements to Siri in iOS 18, the digital assistant remains significantly less capable than its competitors.

Although the slow progress is frustrating for many users, Apple's commitment to privacy remains a key factor in their development approach. By prioritizing on-device processing and minimizing cloud processing, they aim to protect user data as much as possible. Despite the wait until 2026 for an LLM Siri, once it’s released, it’s expected to be just as powerful as its competitors while maintaining strong privacy protections.