Apple Partners with Google to Power Next-Generation Siri with Custom Gemini AI Model in 2026
Summary
Apple strikes a deal with Google to power Siri's next-generation upgrade using a custom Gemini AI model launching spring 2026, choosing Google over Anthropic's $1.5 billion annual price tag while maintaining privacy through Apple's private cloud servers for complex tasks.
Key Points
- Apple plans to use a custom Google Gemini AI model to power the next version of Siri, launching in spring 2026
- Apple chose Google over Anthropic for financial reasons, with Anthropic reportedly costing $1.5 billion per year compared to Google's better deal
- The custom Gemini model will run on Apple's private cloud servers for complex tasks while Apple's own models handle personal data on devices