New Siri update complicates Apple's convenient OS feature

Apple's recent update to Siri, introduced in the iOS 18.4 beta, has turned the 'Type to Siri' feature from a streamlined convenience into a cumbersome process. Previously, users could enable Type to Siri with a quick toggle and then invoke it with a simple keyboard shortcut, allowing for rapid text-based queries. Now, the feature has been moved deeper into accessibility settings, requiring users to navigate through multiple menus and use a more complex activation method. This change has been met with criticism from users who find the new process unnecessarily complicated, especially for those who rely on Siri for hands-free or quick interactions. The update has also been noted to require a full keyboard and may not work with in-app text fields as seamlessly as before, further diminishing the feature's utility.