Apple’s Major Siri Overhaul: Google Gemini Partnership Set to Launch Soon
Apple is preparing to unveil a dramatically upgraded Siri powered by Google’s Gemini AI models in the second half of February 2026, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This announcement marks a significant milestone for the tech giant as it finally delivers on AI assistant improvements promised over a year ago.
What to Expect from the New Siri
The enhanced Siri will introduce substantial functional improvements over the current voice assistant. The new version will be context-aware, allowing it to access user data and on-screen content to complete tasks. Users can expect Siri to understand what’s displayed on their screen and leverage personal information from apps like Mail and Messages to fulfill requests—for example, checking flight times or restaurant reservations on behalf of users.
The iOS 26.4 beta is scheduled to arrive in February, with the public release expected in March or early April. This timeline means iPhone 15 Pro users and newer devices could access these capabilities within weeks.
A Longer Journey Ahead
While the February announcement represents a major step forward, Apple has even more ambitious plans. At its Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2026, the company plans to unveil a more conversational Siri that functions as a full-fledged chatbot, comparable to ChatGPT or Google’s own Gemini. This advanced version, arriving with iOS 27, could potentially run directly on Google’s cloud infrastructure.
How Apple Got Here
Apple’s partnership with Google represents a strategic shift after struggling with its own AI model development. The company had previously explored partnerships with Anthropic and OpenAI, but negotiations stalled. The recent favorable court ruling regarding Apple’s Google Search default on iPhones made a Google Gemini partnership more viable.
The February demonstration will confirm whether Apple can finally transform Siri from a limited voice assistant into a genuinely capable AI tool—a promise made since WWDC 2024.