Apple’s ‘Siri 2.0’ is almost here, but it’s only the start of AI overhaul
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Key Points:
- Apple and Google have announced a multi-year partnership where Apple’s next-generation Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology, powering future Apple Intelligence features including an enhanced Siri.
- The upcoming iOS 26.4 update will introduce the first phase of the new Siri experience, but more advanced features like Siri remembering past conversations and proactive suggestions are expected to debut at Apple’s developer conference in June.
- Major AI enhancements, including an AI-powered web search tool, a health-focused AI agent, and a redesigned Siri with new personality traits, are rumored to arrive with iOS 27, reflecting a broader AI strategy for Apple devices.
- This collaboration marks a significant shift for Apple, leveraging Google’s large language models to improve AI
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