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Apple is licensing Google’s 1.2T-parameter Gemini model for around $1B a year to upgrade Siri’s intelligence, focusing on summarization and task planning. The system will run on Apple’s secure cloud while Apple continues building its own trillion-parameter model expected in 2026. Let’s take a look.
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Hey Siri, Meet Gemini
Apple is preparing to spend roughly $1 billion per year to use a custom version of Google’s Gemini model, marking a major shift in how Siri will work starting next year. The new system, internally codenamed Glenwood, will run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute servers and use Gemini’s massive 1.2 trillion parameters—up from the 150 billion in Apple’s current cloud models. This upgrade aims to make Siri far better at summarizing and planning, allowing the assistant to understand more context and handle multi-step requests. As one person involved in the project told Bloomberg, the deal is part of Apple’s “catch-up strategy” in AI, filling the gap until its own trillion-parameter model is ready.
The partnership between Apple and Google is notable not just for its scale but for its secrecy. Unlike Google’s role in Safari search, this collaboration will stay mostly behind the scenes, with no visible Google branding. The deal follows Apple’s internal testing of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, but executives ultimately chose Gemini for its performance and scalability. “Apple needs a bridge to the future of AI,” said analyst Ben Bajarin, “and Gemini is that bridge.”
Despite the alliance, Apple intends to replace Google’s system once its own technology matures—though catching up won’t be easy. The decision reflects a pragmatic side of Apple rarely seen in public: one willing to borrow before it builds. For professionals, it’s a reminder that even the most independent brands sometimes need outside help to accelerate innovation—a strategy as relevant to human ambition as it is to machine intelligence.
Takeaways at a Glance:
Apple chose Google’s Gemini over OpenAI and Anthropic after testing.
Gemini will temporarily power Siri’s “summarizer” and “planner” functions.
Apple’s internal project, Glenwood, led by Mike Rockwell and Craig Federighi, is preparing its own large-scale model.
The Gemini-powered Siri is expected in iOS 26.4 next spring.
Google branding will not appear; privacy will remain under Apple’s control.
A separate China version will rely on Alibaba and Baidu AI models.
What We Think About It:
This is a tactical, not philosophical, move by Apple. It signals both humility and urgency in catching up to OpenAI and Google in large-scale AI. Apple’s decision to keep Google behind the curtain is smart brand management.
What You Can Do Right Now:
Start experimenting with AI assistants now — whether that’s ChatGPT, Google Gemini, or the latest iOS beta of Siri. The features Apple plans to roll out next year (summarizing messages, planning tasks, and generating quick overviews) are already available elsewhere.
Think about your digital habits. The new Siri will aim to do more than set alarms — it’ll plan your day, summarize articles, and understand context. The more clearly you phrase requests and organize your digital life, the better AI tools will perform.
Get comfortable mixing ecosystems. If Apple is working with Google, it’s a sign the “walled gardens” are cracking open. Don’t be afraid to combine tools from different tech brands if it boosts your productivity or creativity.
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