Apple Confirms Next-Gen Siri Powered by Google Gemini, Emphasises Privacy and In-House AI

Apple has officially confirmed that the next generation of Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI models. The announcement was made during Apple’s fiscal Q1 2026 earnings call, where executives highlighted that Siri will continue to operate both on-device and through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. Apple CEO Tim Cook stated that the partnership with Google is aimed at delivering richer and more personalised user experiences, while fully maintaining Apple’s strong privacy standards. He also clarified that Apple’s ongoing in-house AI development will complement, not replace, the Gemini-based Siri collaboration.

During the earnings call, Apple executives declined to disclose financial terms of the agreement or share adoption metrics related to Apple Intelligence. They also refrained from commenting on whether AI features are driving iPhone sales or upgrades. However, Cook expressed satisfaction with the collaboration, noting that Gemini was selected after evaluating multiple AI options. Apple confirmed that a more personalised and contextual version of Siri, powered by Gemini, will roll out later this year across iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices.