Apple confirmed a reimagined Siri for 2026 – ground-up overhaul powered by Google Gemini models in a deal worth $1 billion per year.
Release
Originally targeted iOS 26.4 (Spring 2026). May slip to iOS 26.5 or iOS 27.
New Capabilities
- Onscreen awareness – understands what is on your screen
- Natural conversation – better NLP, error handling, context retention
- Cross-app actions – perform actions across and between apps
Google Partnership
Multi-year deal for Gemini to power Siri. Apple leverages Google AI while focusing on integration and privacy.
Our Verdict
Right move by Apple. With $1 billion invested and competitive pressure, 2026 could finally be Siri year.
Excitement: 8/10
