Apple has officially moved forward with a major AI strategy shift as Apple chooses Google Gemini for Siri, making the Gemini models the foundation of its Apple Intelligence platform. The multi year partnership with Google brings advanced AI capabilities to Apple’s ecosystem, setting the stage for a smarter and more context-aware Siri experience rolling out later in 2026.
Apple says it evaluated several AI systems before selecting Gemini as the most capable foundation for its long-term AI goals. Despite using Google technology, Apple Intelligence continues to rely on on-device processing and Private Cloud Compute to maintain strict privacy controls.
Apple will also keep limited support for OpenAI tools like ChatGPT for certain complex queries. The announcement boosted investor confidence in Alphabet, highlighting the market impact of the deal.
The choice also underscores the growing gap between leading AI models as companies weigh factors like reasoning depth, multimodal capability, and long-term scalability. A closer look at how Google’s technology compares with OpenAI’s.
