Apple Plans Major Siri Overhaul With Automatic Deletion of Conversation Histories
Apple is preparing a significant overhaul of Siri that would automatically delete conversation histories to strengthen user privacy, according to reports from May 2026. The update will integrate more advanced large language models into the assistant. Apple is also exploring ways to allow autonomous AI agents into the App Store while maintaining its security and privacy standards.
Apple is preparing a major overhaul of Siri that would automatically delete conversation histories, a move designed to strengthen user privacy as the company integrates more advanced artificial intelligence into its products.
Reports from May 2026 indicate the updated Siri will use more powerful large language models, bringing it closer in capability to competitors such as ChatGPT and Google's Gemini. The automatic deletion of conversation histories is intended to address longstanding privacy concerns about voice assistants storing sensitive user data.
Apple released iOS 26.5 in May with beta support for end-to-end encryption in RCS messaging, signaling a broader push toward stronger privacy protections across its platform.
The company is also exploring how to allow autonomous AI agents into the App Store. These agents can take actions on a user's behalf, such as booking appointments, sending emails, or making purchases. Apple is working to establish security and privacy standards for these agents before opening the platform to them.
OpenAI is reportedly considering legal action against Apple over its Siri-related partnership, though details of the dispute have not been fully disclosed.
Apple and Google are both resisting proposed European regulations that could mandate broader interoperability and access requirements for AI systems and digital platforms. The European Commission is intensifying discussions around AI transparency and model accountability as the EU AI Act moves toward broader implementation.
The Siri overhaul comes as Apple faces increasing pressure to close the gap with competitors in AI capabilities. The company has been more cautious than rivals in deploying large language models, citing privacy and accuracy concerns.
Apple has not announced a specific release date for the updated Siri. The company typically previews major software features at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference, which is scheduled for June 2026.
