Apple is set to announce an upgraded Siri integrated with Google's Gemini AI in the second half of February, according to reports. This initial reveal will precede a fuller demonstration at the company's annual developer conference later in the year.
Reports indicate that Apple plans to introduce a revamped version of its voice assistant, Siri, enhanced by Google's Gemini artificial intelligence model. Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman states that the announcement is scheduled for the second half of February, highlighting the outcomes of Apple's recent collaboration with Google and including live demonstrations of the new capabilities.
This development follows Apple's unveiling of plans for a next-generation Siri at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2024. The Gemini integration aims to transform Siri into a more conversational AI tool, akin to systems like OpenAI's ChatGPT, as noted in a prior Bloomberg article.
The updated Siri, internally codenamed Campos, will first appear in iOS 26.4. This version enters beta testing in February, with a wider rollout expected in March or early April. A more comprehensive presentation of the AI features is slated for Apple's summer developer event, likely WWDC.
Following that, the advanced Siri and associated Apple Intelligence functionalities powered by Gemini are anticipated to launch alongside iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. Beta versions of these operating systems could become available during the summer, enabling developers and users to test the enhancements early.
This move underscores Apple's push to bolster its AI offerings through strategic partnerships, addressing delays in its own Siri upgrades.
