Google Confirms Gemini-Powered Siri Coming Later This Year

Source: MacRumors

Partnership Announcement

Google Cloud chief Thomas Kurian confirmed during Google Cloud Next 2026 in Las Vegas that Google is partnering with Apple to power a new, more personalized version of Siri with Gemini technology. The collaboration positions Google Cloud as Apple’s “preferred cloud provider” for developing the next generation of Apple Foundation Models based on Gemini.

Launch Timeline

• Apple has committed to releasing the Gemini‑powered Siri features in 2026.
• The original rollout was delayed in March 2025, with Apple stating the update would arrive “in the coming year.”
• CNBC reports that the new version of Siri is still slated for a 2026 release, potentially appearing in iOS 27.
• Apple has set an internal deadline of December 31, 2026 for the Siri update, though no exact launch date has been disclosed.

Cloud Infrastructure Details

• It remains unclear whether the Gemini‑powered Siri and Apple Intelligence features will run on Google’s Private Cloud Compute or on Google’s public servers.
• Apple has reportedly asked Google to explore setting up dedicated servers in Google data centers to handle the increased cloud usage anticipated with the smarter Siri.

This article first appeared on MacRumors.com.