Siri could soon be powered by external AI - not just Apple’s own models. Apple is currently running internal comparisons between Gemini, its own in-house models, and possibly other competitors like ChatGPT or Claude.
This move is part of a bigger Siri redesign, expected to roll out in 2026. If the deal moves forward, it could mark the first time Apple openly blends its own AI with another tech giant’s large language model at the assistant level.
What the Companies Are Saying
Google: “Yes, we’re talking.”
Google didn’t make a big splashy announcement, but they did confirm it’s happening. In a courtroom moment that wasn’t meant to make headlines, Sundar Pichai casually confirmed that Alphabet expects to strike a deal with Apple to license Gemini.
So, while there’s no press release, that small confirmation speaks volumes. Google clearly sees value in getting Gemini onto Apple’s devices. They’re not denying it - they’re gently nodding.
Apple: “We have nothing to say.”
Apple, on the other hand? Totally quiet. No confirmation, no denial - just nothing.
Even when asked directly, Tim Cook hasn’t commented. Apple’s sticking to its classic playbook: silence, mystery, and letting the world guess. That silence could mean the deal isn’t final - or it could just be Apple being Apple.
What This Means (In Human Words)
If you’re an Apple user, here’s the deal:
Nothing is confirmed yet, but if this actually goes through, Siri might finally get a bit of a glow-up.
We’re not talking about a full personality change. Siri won’t become Gemini overnight. But behind the scenes? It could start getting help from Gemini’s capabilities. That means answering more types of questions, giving better suggestions, and generally being a little more useful than it is today.
Will it be better than ChatGPT or Gemini on Android? No one knows. But what we can say is-if this happens, the gap between Siri and other assistants might finally start to shrink.
Connecting the Dots
Here’s a roundup of how the Apple–Gemini AI integration buzz has been covered across major outlets:
Reuters: Apple in early discussions to use Gemini for Siri overhaul
Reports highlight that Apple is weighing whether to enhance Siri using Google’s Gemini AI, considering external partnership alongside its own in-house developments.
http://www.reuters.com/business/apple-talks-use-googles-gemini-ai-power-revamped-siri-bloomberg-news-reports-2025-08-22/
Tom’s Guide: Siri 2.0 rollout could feature Gemini upgrade
Coverage indicates Apple may launch a split version of Siri-one based on its internal model and another powered by Gemini-likely debuting in 2026.
http://www.tomsguide.com/ai/apple-may-incorporate-googles-gemini-ai-assistant-in-siri-2-0
Investor’s Business Daily: Gemini talks lift Apple and Google stock
Explains how discussions between Apple and Google sparked a rise in both companies’ share prices and suggests this collaboration could shift the AI assistant playing field.
http://www.investors.com/news/technology/google-stock-apple-stock-gemini-siri-iphone-agreement
HotHardware: Negotiations underway to enhance Siri’s smarts
Talks are far enough along that Google’s Gemini model is being prepped to run on Apple’s cloud infrastructure if a deal goes forward.
http://www.hothardware.com/news/apple-in-negotiations-for-tapping-google-gemini-ai-to-boost-siris-smarts
Caliber.az: Siri revamp could be built on Gemini AI
Reports that Apple could use Gemini as the foundation for a major overhaul of Siri-marking a shift toward third-party AI integration.
http://caliber.az/en/post/revamping-siri-apple-in-early-talks-with-google-for-ai-integration
Ainvest: Gemini to boost Siri amid strategic shift
Emphasizes how using Gemini would represent a departure from Apple’s in-house-only philosophy as it pushes to catch up in AI innovation.
http://www.ainvest.com/news/apple-explores-google-gemini-ai-siri-upgrade-intel-sells-stake-government-2508
Bottom Line
Apple is exploring the idea of giving Siri a serious upgrade by teaming up with Google’s Gemini AI.
This isn’t a done deal yet - but it’s real enough that both companies’ stock prices moved, and reports agree the talks are active.
Prompt It Up
We actually love Siri as she is.
So, for all the Apple fans out there cheering the idea of a Gemini upgrade…
We decided to flip the spotlight.
Copy this prompt into any LLM of your choice and ask yourself:
What might we lose if Siri becomes something else?
You might miss this version of Siri after all. 😉
Here’s the prompt:
What are the current strengths and advantages of Siri on Apple devices that users might lose or see change if Siri becomes powered by an external LLM like Google Gemini?
Write your answer as a friendly note to an Apple user who enjoys Siri today.
Frozen Light Team Perspective
We’re just going to say it.
We actually like Siri.
She might not write essays or crack jokes about quantum physics, but she gets stuff done. Quickly. Privately. Without draining your battery or asking you to “try again later.”
So yes, it’s cool that Gemini is coming to Apple.
But let’s not pretend like everything Siri already does is broken.
Also, we were very excited when we heard that Apple was going into the race with potentially something they’re cooking inside.
It was a breath of fresh air - maybe we were about to get something new, not more of the same.
And now this discussion, because they’re not being formal… we have no idea if this is just a short-term win. But it does mean we might still get something different in the long run.
We’re linking this news back just to make sure you have the full picture - even though it’s already ancient history.
We’ll see how this thing unfolds.
We’re not against change.
But maybe the best version of AI isn’t one that tries to be everything - just the right thing, in the right moment.
