It is reported that Apple will unveil a brand new conversational LLM Siri next year and officially launch it in 2026

According to informed sources, Apple Inc. (AAPL.US) is actively developing a conversational new version of its Siri digital assistant, aiming to compete with OpenAI's ChatGPT and other advanced voice services, with plans to announce this reform as early as 2025. This new version of Siri will utilize more advanced large language models (LLM) to enable two-way conversations and process more complex requests at a faster speed.

As part of Apple's ongoing efforts in the field of artificial intelligence, the overhaul of the 13-year-old Siri service aims to enhance its competitiveness in this area. Although the Apple Intelligence platform launched last month has garnered attention, it still lacks some features offered by other tech giants. This new voice assistant, referred to as "LLM Siri," will ultimately be integrated into Apple Intelligence, becoming an important component of it.

It is understood that Apple has been testing this upgraded software on iPhone, iPad, and Mac in the form of a standalone application, planning to include it as part of the upcoming iOS 19 and macOS 16 software updates, internally codenamed Luck and Cheer. However, despite plans to announce this reform as early as 2025, the new version of Siri is expected to be released to consumers in the spring of 2026, about a year and a half later.

The revamped Siri will rely on a new Apple AI model to interact in a more human-like manner and will possess task-handling capabilities similar to ChatGPT and Google Gemini. It will also expand the use of App Intents for more precise control of third-party applications and leverage the capabilities of Apple Intelligence, such as writing and summarizing text.

Although Apple claimed that Siri would usher in a new era when launching its AI platform, a complete overhaul has yet to be realized. The upgrades to Apple Intelligence have mostly focused on aesthetics, including a new glowing interface and typing command options. However, as part of iOS 18, Siri will undergo more adjustments in the coming months, utilizing customer data to provide command context and taking actions based on information displayed on the user's screen.

The next-generation LLM planned for iOS 19 will be a brand-new end-to-end system, offering more advanced ChatGPT-like functionalities. At the same time, Apple plans to integrate ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence and subsequently provide more chatbot options, such as Gemini. The launch of the new Siri aims to internalize these features while emphasizing user privacy, but Apple will continue to provide access to third-party AI systems.

It is worth mentioning that in recent weeks, Apple's job postings have also hinted at its plans to launch a more conversational Siri.

An engaging job advertisement stated: "You will join a pioneering team dedicated to redefining the computing space, working alongside developers of intelligent assistants to create revolutionary conversational assistant technology for large systems and the next generation of client devices." "Several other job postings explicitly require candidates to have a deep understanding of the design principles of conversational artificial intelligence interfaces and to be proficient in the relevant underlying technical support.

For many years, Apple has been seeking to enhance Siri's conversational capabilities but has been constrained by technical challenges. Over a year ago, Apple made a strategic adjustment by transferring the team responsible for Siri's interaction with users from the artificial intelligence department to the software interface team. This team is currently led by the company's Vice President of Human Interface Design, Alan Dye. This reform marks an important step for Apple in the field of artificial intelligence, aiming to make Siri a more competitive and user-friendly intelligent assistant