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Siri's AI Leap: Major iOS 26 Update Imminent
8 Dec
Summary
- Siri's AI overhaul, promised in June 2024, is expected in March/April 2026.
- iOS 26.2 will feature a transparency slider for lock screen clock and Liquid Glass.
- AirDrop gains a 30-day sharing code for non-contacts in iOS 26.2.
Apple continues to enhance iOS 26 with several key features expected to roll out soon, including a major artificial intelligence upgrade for Siri. This long-promised enhancement, initially showcased in June 2024, is reportedly planned for a March or April 2026 release, likely as part of iOS 26.4, and may utilize a custom version of Google's Gemini.
Further refinements are arriving with iOS 26.2, bringing welcome changes to the Liquid Glass interface. Users will gain the ability to adjust the transparency of the lock screen clock and will notice a more consistent application of the Liquid Glass effect across the system, including the Measure app's Level tool. This update also introduces a significant improvement to AirDrop functionality.
AirDrop is set to become more convenient with iOS 26.2, allowing easier sharing with individuals not saved in contacts. A new feature will enable users to generate a code for 30-day AirDrop exchanges, bypassing the need to switch privacy settings to 'Everyone'. Additionally, the Podcasts app will see automatic chapter generation and improved discoverability for referenced podcasts.
