Apple is accelerating the rollout of a software update that will implant intelligence into its virtual assistant Siri and automate a variety of tedious tasks to coincide with the release of its latest iPhone.

Apple Inc. is facing an unprecedented challenge: persuading customers to buy its latest iPhones without their biggest new feature.

Apple’s annual product launch Monday failed to immediately capture the hearts of investors, as shares of the world’s biggest company slumped during the event largely focusing on previously rolled-out artificial intelligence features coming to iPhones.

The new AI iPhone is officially available in Apple stores, hitting shelves in almost 60 countries around the world on Friday morning.