EU rejects Apple exemption after Siri AI delay (opens in new tab)

The European Commission rejected Apple’s explanation for not bringing Siri AI to iPhone and iPad users in the European Union, saying the Digital Markets Act does not bar Apple from launching new products in the bloc. After its WWDC 2026 presentation, Apple said Siri AI would not ship initially on EU iPhones and iPads with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27. The Commission said Apple had sought an exemption from interoperability obligations instead of presenting a compliant solution. The dispute centers on ...