Apple Confirms Google Gemini Will Power Next-Generation Siri

Apple and Google have officially announced a multi-year collaboration on Apple's AI efforts. The partnership was confirmed in a joint statement and establishes Google's Gemini models and cloud infrastructure as the basis for the next generation of Apple Foundation Models, which will power future Apple Intelligence, including a more personalized Siri, coming later this year.

After a thorough evaluation, Apple says Google's AI technology lays the most capable groundwork for Apple Foundation Models. The companies have not officially disclosed financial terms, but multiple reports indicate Apple will pay Google approximately $1 billion annually for access to the technology.

The revamped Siri is likely to launch with iOS 26.4 in March or April 2026. The upgraded assistant will have personal context capabilities, allowing users to ask questions such as "What's my passport number?" without knowing exactly where the information is stored. Siri will also understand what ...