iOS 26.4 Beta Launches Without Apple Intelligence Siri Features

Published on 17 February 2026 MacRumors

Summary

The first beta of iOS 26.4 has launched for developers, but it lacks new Siri features, disappointing expectations. Delays in Siri's development may push updates to iOS 26.5 or 27, with a potential 2026 release still anticipated.

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Key Insights

Why doesn't the iOS 26.4 beta include the new Apple Intelligence Siri features?

The upgraded Siri features, powered by Google's Gemini AI through a recent January deal, are not ready for iOS 26.4 and may be delayed to iOS 26.5 or iOS 27, with a potential release in 2026.

Sources: [1]

Who can install the iOS 26.4 beta and how?

The iOS 26.4 beta 1 (build 23E5207q) is currently available only to developers via Settings > General > Software Update; a public beta is expected in the coming weeks.

Sources: [1], [2]