Google has officially confirmed that its AI platform, Gemini, will play a central role in the further development of Apple Intelligence. This involves not only a revamped version of Siri, but also a broader, multi-year partnership between Google and Apple. The focus is on new AI features that are more personalized and deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem.
The collaboration between Google and Apple is a strategic move for both companies. Google contributes its Gemini models and cloud technology, while Apple retains control over devices, operating systems, and data privacy. The goal is to take Apple Intelligence to a new level technically, without compromising its security commitment.
Google Gemini as the basis for Apple Foundation Models
Google announced that Apple and Google have agreed to a multi-year collaboration. At the heart of this partnership is the next generation of Apple Foundation Models, which will be based on the Gemini models and Google's cloud technology.
According to Google, these models will support future Apple intelligence features. This explicitly includes a more personalized version of Siri, which is expected to be released later this year. Google is thus making it clear that Gemini is not just a supplementary technology, but plays a fundamental technical role.
Unclear role in existing Apple Intelligence features
It remains unclear whether Gemini will also power existing Apple intelligence features. These include Writing Tools, Image Playground, and Notification Summaries. Neither Google nor Apple has confirmed whether these features will be based entirely or partially on Gemini models in the future.
Apple expressed general positivity about the partnership, speaking of innovative new experiences that it would make possible. However, the company did not provide any specific functional descriptions or technical details.
Apple retains control over execution and data protection
Despite the collaboration with Google, Apple emphasizes that Apple Intelligence will continue to run on its own devices as well as on Apple's private cloud compute servers. Apple also promises to maintain industry-leading data privacy standards.
This means that while Google provides the AI models and cloud technology, the actual processing of sensitive user data remains under Apple's control. For Apple, this is a crucial point for maintaining trust and upholding its data privacy promises.
New Siri features planned for iOS 26.4
The more personalized version of Siri is expected to be introduced with iOS 26.4 after a lengthy delay. The planned release window is March or April.
New features include a significantly improved understanding of personal context, enhanced screen awareness, and deeper control options within individual apps. Siri will be able to combine information from various applications.
Apple demonstrated this with a concrete example. An iPhone user asked Siri about his mother's flight and lunch reservations. Siri accessed information from the Mail and Messages apps and combined it effectively. This perfectly illustrates what Gemini is intended to do in the background.
Apple relies on Google, but retains control
Google's statements make it clear that Gemini goes far beyond a simple Siri overhaul. The AI platform forms the technological foundation for future Apple intelligence features, while Apple continues to prioritize control and data privacy. For Google, the partnership represents a strong position within the Apple ecosystem. For Apple, it's a way to deliver powerful AI faster without compromising its own infrastructure and security strategy. (Image: canyalcin / DepositPhotos.com)
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