Apple has confirmed this week that the enhanced version of Siri, which the company originally announced last year as a more personalized AI assistant, has been delayed. This delay has also affected the rollout of Apple’s highly anticipated smart home hub, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
In an official statement, Apple acknowledged that the improved Siri functionality—part of its broader Apple Intelligence initiative—will require more time before it’s ready for launch. The company now expects these features to become available sometime within the next year.
As Gurman noted, the upcoming smart home hub is designed to integrate closely with the new Siri capabilities, making its release dependent on the AI upgrade. Initially, the device was rumored to launch as early as March 2025. Reports suggest that the hub will feature a sleek 6-inch touchscreen, be wall-mounted, and support video calls while serving as a central control unit for smart home automation, primarily operated via voice commands.
Despite the setback, Apple has reportedly moved forward with internal testing, allowing select employees to take the device home and provide feedback. This suggests that while the public release has been postponed, development continues, and Apple is refining the product before it reaches consumers.
