A new beta. The same dead end.
A user reports errors from both spoken and typed Siri AI requests on Mac and iPhone, despite trying several troubleshooting steps.
AN INDEPENDENT RECORD · 2011 TO TODAY
Hey Siri,
do better.
Extraordinary devices.
An extraordinarily frustrating assistant.
The missed requests. The broken basics. The next big promise.
We’re keeping a record. Because “try again” isn’t good enough.
THE PROMISE / THE EXPERIENCEScroll to see the disconnect
THE PUBLIC RECORD
Promises. Reality. Repeat.
A growing archive, one source at a time.
Reports are experiences, not prevalence estimates.
2026
Another new Siri. Another ambitious promise.
At WWDC26, Apple previews Siri AI, describing a redesigned assistant that uses personal context and works across apps.
2025
“Everywhere” shouldn’t mean one speaker.
An owner with ten HomePods describes inconsistent responses when asking Siri to play music throughout the house.
A new iPhone. A question. No response.
An iPhone 16 Pro owner reports that Siri gives no response or indication that it is hearing their questions on iOS 18.2.
2024
The new look arrives. More is still to come.
Apple releases its first Apple Intelligence features, including a redesigned Siri, while describing additional capabilities as future updates.
Apple promises a more personal Siri.
At WWDC 2024, Apple introduces a vision of Siri that understands personal context and takes actions across apps.
2019
The watch hears you. Then makes you wait.
An Apple Watch Series 4 owner reports delays, failed requests, and cut-off replies after updating to watchOS 6.
2011
Meet Siri. The promise begins.
Apple introduces Siri with iPhone 4S: a voice assistant for everyday requests, messages, reminders, and information.
This is where the record starts.
It shouldn’t be where the conversation ends.
DEAR APPLE
We want to love Siri.
Give us a reason.
The goal isn’t a better apology.
It’s an assistant that gets the basics right.