Apple is preparing to bring the biggest-ever upgrade to its voice assistant Siri — and this time, it’s getting help from Google.
According to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple plans to use a custom version of Google’s Gemini AI model to make Siri smarter, more advanced, and highly efficient.

 

💡 How the System Works

Under this partnership, Apple is expected to pay around $1 billion per year to gain access to Google’s powerful Gemini AI model, which features 1.2 trillion parameters — a massive leap from Apple’s current 150 billion-parameter cloud-based system.

Apple will run this model on its own Private Cloud Compute servers, ensuring that user data remains completely secure and separate from Google’s systems.
While Gemini will handle summarization and planning tasks, Apple’s in-house models will continue to manage certain Siri features and responses.

Internally, the initiative is known as “Project Glenwood,” led by Vision Pro headset creator Mike Rockwell and software chief Craig Federighi.
The updated Siri, code-named “Linwood,” is expected to launch next spring alongside iOS 26.4.

 

💰 A Billion-Dollar Investment in AI

Apple initially tested multiple AI models, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, before selecting Google’s Gemini as a temporary solution.
However, Apple is also developing its own AI model with up to 1 trillion parameters, which could be ready as early as next year.

Reports suggest that Apple will not publicly promote this partnership.
Unlike the Safari–Google Search deal, Google’s branding will not appear in Siri — though its Gemini technology will quietly power the assistant in the background.

 

🚀 Why This Deal Matters

This collaboration could mark a major turning point for Apple, which has long been seen as lagging behind in AI innovation.
With Google’s advanced Gemini model, Apple aims to make Siri more intelligent, context-aware, and capable of handling complex tasks.

Meanwhile, Google continues expanding its Gemini platform, with companies like Snap already integrating it into their products.

 

🌏 A Different Strategy for China

In China, where Google’s services are restricted, Apple plans to use its own AI models along with Alibaba’s content filters to comply with local regulations.
Bloomberg also reports that Apple has discussed potential AI collaborations with Baidu for the Chinese market.

 

📈 Market Reaction

Following Bloomberg’s report, Apple’s shares rose 0.8% to $271.70, while Alphabet (Google’s parent company) climbed 3.2% to $286.42 — reflecting investor confidence in this strategic partnership.