Apple is all set to launch an upgraded version of Siri, featuring Siri 2.0. Voice assistant. Google has recently confirmed that the Gemini-powered Siri will make its debut later this year. Thomas Kurian revealed that Apple and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to improve Siri.
The move signals a strategic pivot. Apple is opening its highly controlled ecosystem to external AI infrastructure. It aims to accelerate innovation and stay competitive in the fast-moving generative AI race.
The new Siri aims to move beyond simple voice commands. It will act as a contextual assistant that understands user behavior, preferences, and on-device activity.
During the Google Cloud Next 2026 event in Las Vegas, Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, announced an update to Google-powered Siri. He explained, ‘Apple is a key partner for Google.’ He also confirmed that Gemini models will be the base of future Apple Intelligence features. Thus, bringing an advanced version of Siri. According to Kurian, Google Cloud is now Apple’s preferred cloud provider for this work.
Siri 2.0 can summarize messages, manage schedules, and automate workflows by analyzing user behavior. Apple will use a personalized experience as the core element of its artificial intelligence development approach. Leaks suggest this project has potential benefits, but its implementation will follow a slower schedule. Apple will showcase these upcoming features during its yearly developer conference.
Apple intends to use Google resources for upcoming projects, which will help the company achieve its goal of developing Siri across its devices.
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