Apple has confirmed a landmark decision to partner with Google to power key AI features and advance Siri, marking a strategic shift to enhance its core AI capabilities.
After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Core models, which are Apple’s main artificial intelligence systems, and we are excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users. Apple and Google said in a statement.
The partnership confirms earlier reports of a deal with Apple, Google, Gemini, and Siri, though financial terms remain undisclosed. Apple reportedly considered options from OpenAI and Anthropic before finalizing the agreement.
A multi-year agreement allows Apple to use Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology for its core AI models. The arrangement is non-exclusive. Apple has long emphasized vertical integration with its own hardware and software.
Apple has faced public criticism for its AI efforts, particularly as Siri has lagged behind competitors. However, the company has been creating advanced core models. In 2024, Apple released the initial versions of Apple Intelligence, which integrates AI into existing operating system functions, such as photo search and notification summaries. Apple has prioritized its AI rollout, with most processing occurring on-device or through secure infrastructure. The company states it will keep these privacy standards throughout its partnership with Google.
Apple’s approach has delivered a subtle, often less visible form of AI that does not provide the immediate impact of products like ChatGPT or Gemini. The company has not yet provided the major Siri update that many users expect.
Apple has postponed the release of its increasingly personalized Siri voice assistant several times, but a spokesperson told Ted Crunch that the company plans an upgrade for this year. Previous reports indicate that Apple will launch the updated Siri this spring.
Apple’s partnership with Google coincides with ongoing antitrust lawsuits against the search and advertising company, including one that highlighted their relationship. In August 2024, a federal judge ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain its online search monopoly by paying companies such as Apple to set Google as the default search engine on devices and browsers between 2021 and 2021. By 2022, Google paid Apple approximately $38 billion for default search placements.
In December 2025, Judge Amit Mehta issued final remedies banning Google from exclusive default agreements, such as Apple’s, unless they end within a year of entry.
Joint statement from Apple and Google.
Apple and Google have established a multi-year partnership, and the next generation of Apple-based models will use Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will support upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including the more personalized Siri launching this year.
Following a thorough evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the strongest foundation for Apple-based models and looks forward in creating innovative experiences for its users. Apple Intelligence will continue to operate on Apple devices and in the private cloud, upholding Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.
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