Siri handles more than 2.5 billion requests daily, a figure Apple revisited during its November earnings discussion as it works to make the assistant more capable with AI. CEO John Ternus repeated the number as Apple reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results, although the milestone isn't new. Lilian Rincon, Apple's vice president of product marketing for artificial intelligence, first revealed it during the September 9 iPhone event.
At WWDC 2024, Apple reported that Siri handled 1.5 billion voice requests daily. The newer figure is more than 1 billion higher, but the company hasn't said whether the two numbers measure the same kinds of interactions. Apple's 2024 figure counted voice requests, while its newer figure of 2.5 billion daily Siri requests doesn't specify exactly what's included.
Without a consistent definition, it's difficult to tell how much Siri usage has actually grown. Meanwhile, Apple has been rolling out its Siri AI overhaul, which began reaching customers in September with iOS 27. The redesigned assistant uses Apple Intelligence to understand personal context, handle more complicated questions, and take actions across apps.
Siri can also pull information from messages, emails, and photos, so users don't have to remember exactly where they saved something or which conversation contained a particular detail. The new features aren't available to everyone yet. Siri AI remains in beta, and eligible users must join a waitlist before gaining access.
Some features that depend on server-based AI models also have daily usage limits, with broader access expected to require payment eventually. Apple has gradually expanded availability, adding five languages on October 26. Siri AI now supports French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish alongside English, although regional restrictions still apply.
The 2.5 billion daily requests also include traditional Siri interactions, such as setting alarms, sending messages, and controlling smart-home devices. Apple hasn't revealed how many people are using the newer AI features or what share of daily requests they account for.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing