Overview
- iOS 26.4 is expected to ship in late March to early April after a February beta, following iOS 26.3 in February with bug fixes and new iOS–Android data transfer tools.
- The spring update introduces context-sensitive Siri that can read on-device information, screen-content recognition for direct app interactions, and expanded app-intent controls, initially on iPhone 15 Pro models.
- Apple plans to base new AI features on fine-tuned versions of Google’s Gemini, with coverage stating user data will not be shared with Google and processing will occur on Apple-controlled cloud infrastructure.
- A more conversational Siri is reportedly slated for iOS 27 with a WWDC 2026 reveal, adding memory of prior exchanges and richer knowledge answers, while agent-like actions such as bookings or shopping remain uncertain.
- Bloomberg reporting indicates Apple has paused parts of a planned AI overhaul of Safari to prioritize Gemini integration, with internal projects evolving from Apple-run foundation models now and a later, dedicated Gemini 3 Pro setup under discussion.