Apple is delaying the launch of its new Siri AI for iPhone and iPad users within the European Union [1].

The postponement highlights a growing tension between the tech giant and European regulators over the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This conflict prevents millions of users from accessing the latest generative AI capabilities that are being rolled out globally this month.

The company confirmed that Siri AI will not be included in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 for devices located in the EU [1]. This decision follows a series of failed negotiations regarding how the software should operate under local law.

EU regulators rejected the proposals Apple submitted to meet DMA requirements [2]. The DMA is designed to prevent large tech companies from using their market dominance to stifle competition, often requiring them to open their ecosystems to third-party developers.

Apple cited privacy-related concerns as a primary driver for the delay [3]. The company said the requirements imposed by the DMA could compromise the security and privacy of user data when integrating the new AI features into the operating system.

While the company has not provided a specific new release date, the absence of these features in the current iOS 27 rollout creates a significant functional gap between European devices and those in other regions [1]. The dispute centers on whether Apple can maintain its closed-garden approach to privacy while adhering to the EU's mandate for interoperability [2].

This is not the first time the company has faced hurdles in the region. The DMA has already forced Apple to change how its App Store and browser defaults operate in EU member states [2].

“Siri AI will not be included in iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 for EU devices”

This delay signals a fundamental clash between the EU's goal of an open digital marketplace and Apple's business model of integrated, closed-system security. By withholding the AI rollout, Apple is testing the regulators' patience and the public's tolerance for missing features, while the EU is demonstrating its willingness to block major software updates to ensure compliance with the Digital Markets Act.