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Under the leadership of John Giannandrea and his deputy Robbie Walker, Apple's team spent two years simplifying the wake word from 'Hey Siri' to 'Siri'.
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50%
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Medium-term (~90 days)
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7/2/2026
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Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
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Apple's AI Meltdown: The Siri Power Struggle and the Full Story Behind Apple Intelligence's Failure
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