Apple mostly drops the waitlist for its new Siri AI

What happened: Apple said the Siri AI waitlist is now reserved only for periods of "high demand," and the feature will automatically download for eligible users who opt in. Previously, users joined a queue that lasted from a few hours to a couple of days. Key numbers: Siri AI was revealed in June at Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference. Why it matters: Apple said the update shows it is getting more comfortable opening access to its more powerful Siri assistant. CEO John Ternus said the orchestrator-driven architecture gives room to expand capabilities over time. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

Apple said the Siri AI waitlist is now reserved only for periods of "high demand," and the feature will automatically download for eligible users who opt in. Previously, users joined a queue that lasted from a few hours to a couple of days.

Apple said the update shows it is getting more comfortable opening access to its more powerful Siri assistant. CEO John Ternus said the orchestrator-driven architecture gives room to expand capabilities over time.