Apple Delays Siri Upgrade, Considers Chatbot Integration

PhoneArena reports that Apple has delayed its promised Apple Intelligence Siri upgrade since the iPhone 16 launch, about a year and a half ago, while exploring a Gemini partnership that could turn Siri into a chatbot. A PhoneArena poll of over 800 readers found roughly 80% use chatbots (47% daily, 20% for work, 14% for fun), suggesting deep integration could boost iPhone 18 appeal.