Science & Tech · Big Tech & Internet · 8 hrs ago
Apple drops Siri AI waitlist except during periods of high demand
Apple has made Siri AI available without a routine waitlist for eligible users who opt in.
The change applies to Apple devices running iOS 27, where users can enable the beta in Settings.
Apple may still use a waitlist when demand is high.
Siri AI can use personal context from apps such as Messages, Calendar, Mail and Photos to help with tasks.
For iPhone users, an iPhone 15 Pro or later is required.
The feature remains in beta, and Apple says the waitlist may return when needed.
Apple has mostly removed the waitlist for its Siri AI feature.
Eligible users who opt in can have Siri AI download automatically.
Apple says it may use a waitlist during periods of high demand.
The feature is in beta and requires an Apple Intelligence-capable device.
- Who
- Apple changed how users get access to Siri AI.
- What
- The waitlist is no longer routine, but may be used during periods of high demand.
- When
- The change was reported on November 4 and 5, 2026.
- Where
- On eligible Apple devices, including supported iPhones.
- Why
- Apple’s support document says the feature downloads automatically; 9to5Mac says Apple initially used a waitlist while gauging server performance.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Siri AI launched in iOS 27 with a waitlist to control access.
Apple updated its support document to say Siri AI downloads automatically, with a waitlist possible during periods of high demand.
9to5Mac reported that Apple had changed its waitlist policy.
Business Insider reported that Apple was using a waitlist only during periods of high demand.
- Waitlist policy
- Used only during periods of high demand
- Feature status
- Beta
- Minimum iPhone requirement
- iPhone 15 Pro or later
- Operating system
- iOS 27
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