Siri is good now??

You might have thought this day would never come. Siri has spent the last decade and a half somewhere between "sort of useful at a few things" and "utterly disastrous." But Apple just released a new version of Siri, and it actually seems to be pretty good.

On a recent episode of The Vergecast, David and Nilay shared their early experiences with the upgraded Siri AI. They noted that while there's little about it that feels bleeding edge or brand new, it's now good enough at most tasks.

This is a big deal for anyone using AI tools in their daily work. A reliable Siri means a smoother, more integrated experience on the iPhone, reducing friction for simple tasks.

For the broader AI industry, this signals that Apple is finally catching up in the assistant space. It puts pressure on competitors to keep improving, and it validates that users value consistency over flashy features.

The real takeaway? Sometimes the most impactful changes are the ones that just work. And after years of frustration, Siri working is a welcome shift.