Apple will use a custom Google Gemini AI model for Siri’s 2026 overhaul, enhancing its abilities while prioritizing privacy.

Apple is using a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model to power a major overhaul of Siri, set to launch in March 2026 with new hardware and iOS 27 and other operating system updates. The upgrade, part of Apple’s “Apple Intelligence” initiative, aims to improve Siri’s responsiveness, context awareness, and web search capabilities while maintaining privacy through Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers. The company is paying Google for exclusive access to the tailored model, avoiding public Google services in the integration. The rollout in China remains delayed due to regulatory hurdles, with no confirmed launch date. The move marks a strategic shift as Apple accelerates AI development amid past delays and high-profile departures in its AI division.