Apple will use Google for new AI features

Hanno Labuschagne

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Apple will use Google for new AI features

Alphabet’s Google confirmed that it has entered a multiyear deal with Apple to power the iPhone maker’s artificial intelligence technology, including the Siri voice assistant.

“After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users,” the two companies said Monday in a joint statement.

[Bloomberg]
 
Report outlines new features coming to Gemini-powered Siri

Apple recently confirmed it will use Google’s Gemini to power Siri, along with Gemini models and Google Cloud tech to build its own foundational models. A new report now highlights what to expect from the partnership.

While Apple confirmed that Gemini models will run on-device and support Private Cloud Compute, it shared no further details. The report adds that Apple can request changes from Google to the Gemini model and also fine-tune it independently to deliver responses in its preferred manner.

According to the report, responses from the Gemini-based Siri prototype contain no Google or Gemini branding. However, Apple may choose to change this before the public release.

Gemini-powered Siri is also expected to offer actual answers instead of providing links for general knowledge queries, the report noted. The revamped Siri is also said to offer better emotional support by offering improved conversational responses to users.

Lastly, the new Siri is expected to handle unclear queries better. Instead of defaulting to “I don’t understand,” the Gemini-powered version will attempt to interpret the request and offer a more useful response.

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Report outlines new features coming to Gemini-powered Siri

The revamped Siri is expected to be announced at WWDC 2026. Apple recently confirmed it will use Google’s Gemini to power Siri, along with Gemini models...
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Apple said to showcase Gemini-powered Siri next month

Earlier this month, it was revealed that Apple had selected Google’s Gemini models to power a new version of Siri. Now, a fresh report suggests the company could showcase the revamped assistant as early as next month.

According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is set to unveil the results of its Gemini partnership in February, most likely in the second half of the month. The company is expected to demo Siri’s new capabilities during an event or media briefing.

Gurman notes that the new assistant, expected to be unveiled next month, will be capable of using personal data and understanding on-screen content to carry out actions.

As per the report, Apple will rely on Google’s Gemini models to power the new Siri, though internally the company is referring to it as “Apple Foundation Models version 10.” The model is hosted on Apple’s own Private Cloud Compute servers. The upgraded assistant is set to debut with iOS 26.4, which is expected to enter beta testing in February.

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Apple said to showcase Gemini-powered Siri next month

However, the fully-reimagined chatbot-style Siri will debut at WWDC 2026. Earlier this month, it was revealed that Apple had selected Google’s Gemini...
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At least Apple HQ appreciates how superior Google products are.
I wonder when Android will be coming to Apple devices?! :unsure:
 
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