Hajra Naz
Apple is preparing a major Siri overhaul. A new report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Google’s Gemini AI may be part of the plan. Apple has its own AI models. But critics say the company is falling behind in the AI race. The long-awaited Siri update is now delayed until 2026. That gives competitors like OpenAI, Perplexity, and Google more time to move ahead.
Why Google’s Gemini Might Power Siri
Bloomberg reports that Apple and Google have reached a formal agreement to let Apple test Gemini’s AI technology in Siri. If the integration proves successful, it could expand beyond Siri and power other parts of iPhone software, including:
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Safari browser searches
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Spotlight search on the Home Screen
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Other AI-driven tools across iOS
This move signals a dramatic shift. Instead of competing head-to-head with Google, Apple may lean on its rival to make Siri smarter and more competitive.
The Evolution of Spotlight and Search
In the past, Apple’s Spotlight search seemed like it could become a quiet rival to Google. It allowed users to skip the browser and get quick answers about celebrities, movies, music, and more. But the rise of AI chatbots has changed consumer expectations. People now expect instant, conversational answers across a wide variety of topics — something Spotlight alone cannot deliver.
By bringing Gemini into Siri and potentially Safari, Apple could close the gap and reimagine how iPhone users interact with their devices.
What the Upgraded Siri Could Look Like
The report suggests the new AI-powered search and Siri experience may include:
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Multimodal answers: Combining text, images, video, and local info.
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AI summarization: Condensing long web results into simple overviews.
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Personalized insights: Pulling from a user’s own data, like emails, calendar events, or reminders.
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Voice navigation: Allowing users to control apps and settings entirely through natural language.
Why This Matters
Apple’s partnership with Google could reshape the future of mobile search and digital assistants. Instead of being replaced by tools like ChatGPT or Perplexity, Siri could become a strong competitor again — provided Apple executes its strategy well. The challenge will be balancing privacy, user trust, and innovation while working with a company that is also its biggest competitor.
FAQs on Apple’s Siri Overhaul
1. When will the new Siri update launch?
The AI-powered Siri update is expected in 2026, after years of delays.
2. Why is Apple working with Google?
Apple’s own AI models may not be advanced enough yet. By using Google’s Gemini, Apple hopes to make Siri competitive with AI assistants like ChatGPT.
3. Where will Google’s AI show up on the iPhone?
If successful, Gemini could power Siri, Safari browser searches, and Spotlight search on iOS devices.
4. What new features will Siri have?
The upgraded Siri may include AI-powered summarization, multimedia search results, personalized answers from your data, and full voice navigation of the iPhone.
5. Is Apple abandoning its own AI projects?
Not entirely. Apple is still developing its own AI technology, but is testing Google’s Gemini to fill current gaps and speed up innovation.
