On January 13, 2026, news surfaced indicating that Apple and Google had forged a multi-year partnership. According to the agreement, Apple's forthcoming foundational model will leverage Google's Gemini model and cloud infrastructure, thereby bolstering the capabilities of Siri and Apple Intelligence features. These enhanced Siri functionalities are slated for release in the spring of 2026, as well as during Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).

Under this partnership, Apple retains the flexibility to fine-tune the Gemini model to better align with its ecosystem. Importantly, the user interface will remain devoid of any Google branding, ensuring a seamless Apple experience. To safeguard user privacy, data processing will occur exclusively on Apple's private cloud computing servers or directly on the user's device, thereby adhering to Apple's stringent privacy standards.