Apple's next-gen Siri is still far off, but this week the company announced that it'll be using Google's Gemini AI for its new foundation models. In this episode, Devindra and Engadget's Igor Bonifacic discuss why Apple teamed up with Google again,

Apple Intelligence launched in 2024, but 2026 looks to be a far more important year for the AI platform—starting with ‘Siri 2.0’ this spring.

Apple's smarter Siri will now be powered by Google   Apple has signed a multi-year deal worth billions for Google Gemini technology to bring the enhan

Speaking to the publication under anonymity, project insiders say that under the competitive deal, Apple has reserved the right to tweak the model independently from Google and will not be incorporating any Google or Gemini branding.

Apple will lean on Google to help finish its bungled attempts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology’s latest craze.

An Apple insider has revealed some details about Gemini's role in Apple's upcoming Siri upgrade and AI features.

Apple made $102.5 billion in sales in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, which concluded on Sept. 27, 2025. This was an 8% increase from the previous year. The company's diluted earnings per share were $1.85, which was a 13% increase on an adjusted basis, according to Apple.

Apple selects Google’s Gemini for Siri as Meta cuts Reality Labs, Higgsfield raises $130 Million, and Xreal secures $100 Million ahead of its Android XR Aura smartglasses launch.