Gemini-Powered Siri
Apple just reinvented Siri by powering it with Google's Gemini, marking Tim Cook's final keynote before handing the reins to John Ternus.
The context
On June 8, 2026, at WWDC, Apple revealed that its iconic voice assistant Siri has been rebuilt from the ground up using Google’s Gemini AI model. This multi-year agreement with Google replaces the previous ChatGPT integration and makes Siri far more conversational. The announcement comes as Tim Cook’s last as CEO, John Ternus will take over on September 1, 2026. The new Siri requires iPhone 17 Pro, 17 Pro Max, or iPhone Air, and won’t launch in the EU or China initially. The tech world is buzzing because this partnership between archrivals Apple and Google marks a seismic shift in AI strategy.
People also ask
True or false?
Yes, announced January 12, 2026, a multi-year Apple-Google partnership. (CNBC, MacRumors)
Reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but not officially confirmed by Apple. (MacRumors)
Wrong. Phase 1 already shipped in spring 2026 with iOS 26.4, using Gemini for better context. (AppleInsider)
Yes, Full Conversational Siri lands in September 2026 alongside iOS 27. (AppleInsider)
Confirmed for the iOS 27 version: a chatbot-style assistant with web search, image generation and multi-step commands. (AppleInsider)