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.