Apple Taps Google Gemini to Power Next-Generation Siri in Landmark AI Partnership
Apple officially confirms Google Gemini will power next-generation Siri, launching with iOS 26.4 in March/April 2026 under a billion-dollar partnership...
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Apple is partnering with Google to integrate Gemini AI into its next-generation Siri assistant, marking a significant shift in its artificial intelligence strategy. This collaboration, confirmed on Monday, 12 January 2026, aims to enhance Siri's capabilities for complex tasks.
- The deal is strategically valued at an estimated $1 billion (approximately KES 129 billion) annually.
- Google’s Gemini will power Siri’s high-level summarizer and planner capabilities, with a bespoke model reportedly boasting 1.2 trillion parameters.
- The enhanced Siri will debut with iOS 26.4, expected in March or April 2026, offering features like deep personal context and multi-app workflows.
- The announcement briefly led to Alphabet surpassing Apple in market capitalization, hitting a historic $4 trillion valuation.
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