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The introduction of the new Siri design on the iPhone has been a defining feature of Apple’s AI advancements, encapsulated by a pulsing rainbow of colors around the screen. This design is synonymous with the company’s latest AI initiatives, including features like notification summaries, Genmoji, and the Clean Up tool in Photos. Despite owning an iPhone 16 and updating to iOS 18.3, some users may still see the traditional Siri sphere at the bottom of the screen. This article explores why this might be happening and offers solutions to activate the new Apple Intelligence interface.
Understanding the New Siri Design
The new Siri interface involves a more dynamic, visually engaging experience. Instead of the traditional gray orb, users are greeted with a vibrant, pulsating border that encircles the screen whenever Siri is activated. This design change is meant to enhance the user experience and provide visual feedback for AI interactions.
The new design of Siri is a glowing border that distorts everything briefly.
Why the Traditional Siri Orb Remains
Despite having the latest software update, some users might still see the traditional Siri orb. This discrepancy can stem from several factors, including hardware incompatibility, features disabled by the user, or delayed updates.
Hardware Requirements
The latest system update, iOS 18.3, is compatible with all iPhones from the iPhone XS onwards. However, not all models can utilize the new Apple Intelligence features. The reason is that much of the AI computation is performed on the device itself, requiring more powerful hardware. Only specific models falling into this category can run the new technologies.
These models include:
- iPhone 16 series
- iPhone 15 Pro series
- iPhone 14 Pro series
- iPhone 13 Pro series
- iPhone 12 Pro series
- iPhone 11 Pro series
For Macs and iPads, the A12Z Bionic chip and later models are required. The latest iPad Mini is also compatible, powered by the A17 Pro chip.
Siri under iOS 18 looks the same as it did in iOS 17 for many people.
Re-enabling Apple Intelligence
