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Apple Selects Google Gemini To Power Siri
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Apple announced on its Jan. 31, 2026 earnings call that it has signed a multi-year deal with Google to use Gemini models to power a revamped Siri and future Apple Intelligence features. CEO Tim Cook said Google’s technology provided the most capable foundation while preserving on-device and Private Cloud Compute privacy standards; the Siri refresh is expected with iOS 26.4 around March or April.
Key Points
- 1Announces multi-year deal with Google to use Gemini models powering Siri and Apple Intelligence
- 2Cites superior Google technology and Gemini 3 leaderboard performance as decisive factors in selection
- 3Maintains on-device and private cloud processing to preserve Apple privacy standards for developers and users
Scoring Rationale
High-profile, official partnership announcement across major platforms; widespread impact but limited technical depth in reporting.
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