Apple Inc. is in early discussions about using Google Gemini to power a revamped version of the Siri voice assistant, marking a key potential step toward outsourcing more of its artificial intelligence technology.

First reported by Bloomberg News, the anticipated Siri upgrade — now slated for a potential 2026 release — may come as a customized LLM powered by Google's own Gemini chatbot. It's the latest in Apple's months-long exploration of external partnerships.

Apple is engaging in initial conversations with Google regarding the use of its Gemini AI technology to enhance an upcoming overhaul of the Siri voice assistant. According to Blomberg's sources familiar with the situation,