Apple Trims Siri Staff Between WWDC Reveal and Public Beta

Apple laid off Siri team staff on August 21, 2026, part of a 200-plus employee reduction across Siri and Vision Pro groups. The cuts arrive between Apple's WWDC 2026 unveiling of a revamped AI-powered Siri and the public beta expected later this year. Apple has not specified which Siri functions were affected. The company said it would create new roles.