Apple Makes Siri AI Downloads Automatic, Keeps High-Demand Waitlist

Apple has revised its Siri AI support guidance so the assistant begins downloading automatically after eligible users opt in, ending the routine waitlist while retaining it for periods of high demand. The updated wording says users may still be placed on a waitlist when demand is high, and wait times can vary. Apple’s earlier guidance said opting in would add users to a waitlist and that the download would begin after the wait ended. The change applies to the enrollment process for Siri AI, which is in beta on supported Apple devices. To try the feature, users select “Try Siri AI Beta” in Settings and follow prompts for voice selection, enrollment and privacy settings. The guidance says the download starts automatically under normal conditions. Apple has not stated in the revised document why it changed the process. Siri AI launched alongside iOS 27 in September 2026. During its initial rollout, Apple used a waitlist to grant access gradually. Some early users waited days or longer, according to reports, but the updated guidance does not give a typical current wait time or say how often high demand might trigger the queue. The assistant is available on compatible devices,...