14 years later, Siri is again the key to Apple's future
9 hours ago
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- Apple introduced Siri with iOS 5 and the iPhone 4S in 2011, marking the first true voice assistant.
- Despite being a pioneer, Siri has struggled to evolve, lagging behind competitors in AI-driven voice interfaces.
- Apple's future products, including smart glasses and home devices, rely heavily on a smarter Siri, which remains underdeveloped.
- Mike Rockwell, known for the Vision Pro, has been tasked with revamping Siri to meet modern AI standards.
- Apple's delay in shipping new hardware, like a 'smart screen,' is tied to Siri's limitations.
- The company is exploring partnerships with AI firms (OpenAI, Anthropic, Google) as a stopgap while developing its own models.
- Siri's stagnation poses an existential threat to the iPhone and Apple's ecosystem as competitors advance in AI features.
- Voice-driven AI is expected to dominate future tech interactions, making Siri's overhaul critical for Apple's relevance.