After announcing its most important Apple Intelligence feature, a super-powered Siri, would be delayed, Apple added a disclaim to its site.

While Apple hasn’t provided a specific release timeline, it’s likely the “future software update” will be part of iOS 19. The first developer beta for iOS 19 is expected at WWDC in June this summer. However, the update that includes these features could arrive anytime between fall 2025 and summer 2026, so it might be a while.

Apple equipped the iPhone 16e with the same A18 system-on-chip that powers other iPhone 16 models. That certainly means impressive performance for Apple's lowest-cost phone, but it also allows the iPhone 16e to run the same Apple Intelligence features as any other iPhone with an A17 Pro chipset or later.

The main features being delayed, according to Apple’s statement, are onscreen awareness, personal context, and app intents, three of the most anticipated Apple Intelligence features. Onscreen awareness lets Siri see and understand what’s on your screen so you can ask it to do something like,

Apple has delayed the rollout of several Apple Intelligence-powered Siri features, originally expected to launch next month, pushing their release to next year. In response, the company has quietly pu

Apple’s cheapest iPhone –– the iPhone 16e –– is not exactly cheap. It has a lot of the old design and features, but it also comes with some of the best new ones from the iPhone 16 series.

The latest iOS update turned Apple Intelligence back on for most users, so you'll need to disable it again if you prefer an AI-free phone.

Apple Intelligence brings AI features to your devices, but some users prefer to turn it off. Here’s how to disable or customise Apple’s AI tools easily.