Apple plans to revamp Siri with custom Google Gemini models by March 2026 as part of its Apple Intelligence initiative.
Release Timing and Features
Apple is set to integrate Gemini models into Siri, with an expected release in March 2026. The upgrade may coincide with the launch of iOS 26.4.
- Apple will market the enhanced Siri under its Apple Intelligence brand.
- The Gemini models will function primarily as planners and summarizers.
- These models will be hosted on Apple's Private Cloud Compute servers.
The redesign includes a possible knowledge search system, though this hasn’t been confirmed yet.
Security and Privacy
Apple's Private Cloud Compute ensures data security, differentiating the integration from ChatGPT's model, which involves OpenAI's data policies.
Apple will process requests on its own hardware, maintaining control over user data.
Strategic Context
Apple initially delayed the Siri overhaul announced over a year ago but reaffirmed the 2026 timeline during its earnings call. Despite the collaboration, Apple may not publicly emphasize the Gemini partnership, focusing on the Apple Intelligence branding instead.
