Apple is planning a major Siri upgrade for the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and reports suggest it may be powered by Google’s Gemini AI. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple has reached a formal agreement with Google to test Gemini inside Siri.
This partnership comes as Apple faces growing criticism for falling behind in the AI race against competitors like OpenAI, Google, and Perplexity.
Siri Upgrade Delayed Until 2026
Apple originally planned to launch its AI-powered Siri earlier, but the update has now been delayed until 2026. Sources say Apple has struggled to decide if its in-house AI models are strong enough to compete with advanced AI answer engines already available in the market.
Google Gemini Integration in Siri
As part of the new agreement, Google Gemini technology will be tested inside Siri. If results are positive, Apple could also use Gemini in other iPhone features, including:
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Safari browser
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Spotlight search on the Home Screen
This could reshape how iPhone users search the web and access AI-powered answers directly from their device.
Spotlight Search Transformation
In past years, Spotlight Search aimed to reduce dependency on Google Search by helping users quickly find answers about actors, musicians, movies, and TV shows.
Now, with AI chatbots, people expect faster, more detailed responses on almost any topic. Apple’s Siri overhaul with Gemini may give Spotlight the ability to provide instant answers, going beyond Wikipedia-style results.
New AI Features for Siri
The updated Siri experience is expected to include:
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AI-powered summarization tools
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Text, photos, and videos in results
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Local recommendations and points of interest
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Personalized answers based on user data
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Full device navigation via voice commands
Apple’s Next Step in AI
If successful, this move could redefine Apple’s AI strategy, making Siri more intelligent, personalized, and competitive in the fast-growing AI technology market.
