Apple sends Siri engineers to AI coding bootcamp ahead of spring 2026 AI-powered launch

Apple is directing Siri engineering teams to intensive AI coding bootcamps ahead of unveiling an AI-powered Siri in spring 2026. This follows delays that pushed the original iOS 18 launch to 2026 and the departure of AI chief John Giannandrea. Apple's new Siri will be powered by Google's Gemini models under a multi-year collaboration.