Apple has officially announced a multi-year partnership with Google, selecting Google’s Gemini AI models and cloud infrastructure to serve as the foundation for its Apple Foundation Models. The move is aimed at enhancing Apple Intelligence, including a more personalized and capable Siri expected later in 2026.
The companies said the collaboration will allow Apple to deliver advanced AI features while maintaining its industry-leading privacy standards. Apple Intelligence will continue to operate on-device and via Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, ensuring that no user data is shared with Google in ways that compromise security.
Apple confirmed that the decision followed a rigorous evaluation process, concluding that Gemini technology provides the most capable foundation for future AI experiences. This builds on previous integrations of OpenAI’s ChatGPT into Siri, which will remain a supplementary tool for certain queries.
The partnership represents a major win for Google (Alphabet), whose market valuation briefly exceeded $4 trillion after the news. Investors reacted positively, viewing the deal as validation of Gemini’s leadership in generative AI following the release of Gemini 3 in late 2025.
Analysts see the move as a pragmatic step for Apple, allowing the company to catch up in the generative AI space while maintaining control over user data. It also strengthens the longstanding cooperation between the two tech giants—Google remains the default search engine on Apple devices, a deal worth billions annually.
For Apple users, the real impact will be seen later in 2026, when the Gemini-powered Siri and Apple Intelligence features roll out. Apple promises more personalized, responsive, and intelligent experiences across iPhones, iPads, Macs, and other devices.
The collaboration underscores the fast-evolving AI landscape and highlights how major tech companies are balancing innovation, competition, and privacy in new ways. Apple and Google say further details and demonstrations will be shared as the rollout nears.
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