Apple and Google recently shared a ‘joint statement’ for the first time to announce a significant partnership. As part of the partnership, Google’s Gemini AI model will enable a more personalised Siri experience on Apple iPhones later this year. The statement was published on a post on ‘News from Google’ with the caption ‘Joint Statement’, in which Google assured privacy-concerned iPhone users about the safety of their data. The statement read: “Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.” The statement comes after the Cupertino-based tech giant announced multiple new AI features and a partnership with ChatGPT-maker OpenAI at WWDC 2024.
Read Apple and Google’s complete ‘joint statement’ here
Apple and Google’s joint statement read: “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalised Siri coming this year.
After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models and is excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for Apple users. Apple Intelligence will continue to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.”
Apple and Google’s AI partnership for Siri: What we know so far
According to a CNBC report, the agreement between Apple and Google is a long-term partnership. Under this deal, Apple will use Google’s Gemini AI models and cloud technology to develop upcoming versions of its own Apple Foundation Models. So far, neither company has revealed the technical details or the financial terms of the deal. The next version of Siri is expected to arrive with iOS 26.4, which is likely to be released for users by April.Apple introduced its Apple Intelligence system at WWDC 2024, announcing features such as Notification Summaries, Writing Tools, Image Playground, Genmoji, and more. At the same event, Apple also unveiled an upgraded version of Siri with new abilities like understanding personal context, performing actions within apps, and recognising what’s on the screen. While Apple has already rolled out most of the Apple Intelligence features announced at WWDC 2024, the updated Siri was delayed. In May 2025, Apple said the rollout was taking longer than expected.
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