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Apple prepares to announce an enhanced version of Siri, reimagined with Apple Intelligence and Google’s Gemini AI model, later in 2026. Apple has developed a unique version of Gemini in collaboration with Google, featuring unique interactions prepared to further enhance Siri’s intelligence, responsiveness, and general contextual understanding. The new variant of Siri is projected to be revealed with iOS 26.4, intriguing the launch of Apple’s initial intelligent home display and version updates of Apple TV and HomePod mini.

Apple and Google Collaborate on a Custom Gemini Model

Apple and Google jointly launch a new Gemini version in a stunning addition. Apple contracted Google to design a ported version that operates on Apple’s cloud infrastructure. This indicates that Siri can offer AI-powered web search and advanced conversation features.

Apple did indeed pilot new models from Anthropic and Google in the past, although it eventually determined Gemini. Despite Anthropic being the clear champion in testing, Apple selected to base their product on Google’s Gemini AI. Gurman wonders whether Apple’s profound business connection with Google influenced this pivotal decision. The search engine, after all, runs the Safari browser on Apple phones. In terms of functionality, Siri should not be referring to Gemini in any way because Apple users dislike the ambiguity and implied mistrust of Google.

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Instead, Apple employs Google’s underlying AI to power most of Siri’s daily integration with Apple Intelligence, which maintains a more familiar design language and security guarantees.

“It just means Siri will be powered by a model that can actually provide the AI features that users expect—all with an Apple user interface,” Gurman noted.

Foundation for Apple’s Expanding AI and Smart Home Ecosystem

Apple’s integration of Google marks the cornerstone of Apple’s initiative to extend its AI-driven ecosystem. The new Siri is probably the nexus of the company’s expanding line of smart home and safety products, including its forthcoming AI-powered cameras and other-based smart accessories.

Apple is also reportedly getting ready to expand into James Bond devices with intelligent tiny cameras.The company intends to announce the first model of a smart home display in early 2026. The new product comes in two variations, including one that alternatively hangs from a speaker and one that hangs on the wall. It will be totally inhaled in Apple’s HomeKit experience with the improved Siri knowledge mechanism. Apple also plans to release reimagined versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, both embedding improved silicon and enhanced integration with Apple Intelligence. iOS 26.4 and the largest Siri update.

Alongside this, Apple is said to be developing updated versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, both expected to include upgraded chipsets and tighter integration with Apple Intelligence.

iOS 26.4 and the Largest Siri Upgrade Yet

Apple will release iOS 26.4, which will be provided to the general public in late March and early April 2026. The biggest Siri redesign since its invention, these changes will feature cutting-edge AI-driven contextual understanding and better natural language processing. The firm will also use WWDC 2026 to divert everyone’s attention in June or July to its Apple Intelligence map and present its whole next-generation software framework lineup following the new iOS 27, macOS 27, and watchOS 27. 

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The Road So Far

The track to date: Apple presented its enhanced Siri and Apple Intelligence toolkit at WWDC 2024 and aimed to release it this year with iOS 18.4 under the iPhone 16 models. However, as Apple fine-tuned user protection and the language definition capability’s accuracy, there were production delays.

Combining Google’s Gemini with on-device AI processing and private cloud infrastructure will allow a smarter, more capable, and privacy-focused digital assistant to Apple, ushering in a new era of AI-driven Apple products.

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