Apple is reportedly planning a significant AI overhaul for Siri by partnering with Google’s Gemini model. Insider Mark Gurman says Apple will pay Google to create a custom Gemini‑based model that runs on Apple’s private cloud, offering features such as AI‑powered web search and deeper integration with Apple apps. The move follows an internal bake‑off between Anthropic and Google, with Apple choosing Gemini for financial and strategic reasons. If true, the upgrade could bring a more capable voice assistant to iPhone users, aligning Siri with the capabilities seen in Android’s top AI assistants. Read more →