Apple is gearing up to roll out its most advanced Siri yet with the release of iOS 26.4 next spring — but new reports suggest that the “Apple Intelligence” behind it might not be entirely Apple-made.
According to insider sources, Apple has quietly partnered with Google to integrate the Gemini AI model into Siri’s next iteration. The arrangement reportedly involves Google customizing its Gemini architecture to operate seamlessly within Apple’s private cloud infrastructure.
What’s intriguing is that Apple will not publicly acknowledge Google’s role in the upgrade. The improved Siri will be fully branded as an Apple product, giving users the impression that the enhanced capabilities stem entirely from Apple’s in-house innovation.
This collaboration could explain the recent surge in cooperation between the two tech giants. Google already pays Apple billions annually to remain the default search engine on iPhones, and this new AI deal may further deepen that relationship.
Interestingly, reports claim Apple tested multiple AI systems — including Anthropic’s Claude — before selecting Gemini. Although Claude reportedly outperformed Gemini in some internal trials, Apple opted for Google’s model due to cost efficiency and existing strategic ties.
The move highlights Apple’s pragmatic approach to artificial intelligence — leveraging external models to accelerate its AI ecosystem while maintaining control over branding, privacy, and user experience.
If true, users might soon find themselves speaking to an Apple-branded assistant powered by Google’s intelligence — a quiet but monumental shift in how the world’s biggest tech rivals collaborate behind the scenes.
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