Does Siri AI use Google Gemini?
Short answer
Partly, behind the scenes. In January 2026 Apple and Google said the next generation of Apple Foundation Models would be based on Gemini models and cloud technology and would help power Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri. Siri doesn't become the Gemini app: the joint statement says Apple Intelligence keeps running on Apple devices and Apple's Private Cloud Compute.
Which products can do it?
- Apple iPhone 17Announced
Apple and Google said the next Apple Foundation Models, which help power Apple Intelligence features such as Siri on iPhones like iPhone 17, are based on Google's Gemini models.
Good to know: Joint statement of Jan 12, 2026, as quoted by Engadget. Apple Intelligence runs on the device and Apple's Private Cloud Compute.
- Apple iPhone 18 ProAnnounced
Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI on iPhone 18 Pro, and Apple says its next-generation foundation models behind those features are based on Gemini.
Good to know: Jan 2026 joint statement; Apple doesn't say which Siri features use which model.
Why it matters
People want to know which company's AI they're actually talking to when they ask the new Siri something.
Not proven yet
Which Siri AI features run on the Gemini-based models today; Apple's Siri AI announcement of Oct 26, 2026 doesn't name a model, and the financial terms of the deal weren't disclosed.
How we know (3 sources)
Report quoting a joint Apple and Google statement (read Oct 27, 2026): in a multi-year deal, the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology, and will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri due that year. The statement says Apple Intelligence will keep running on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute. Financial terms weren't disclosed.
Read the sourceiPhone 17 overview and specs (read Oct 23, 2026): Siri AI, powered by Apple Intelligence, answers open-ended questions and takes actions in apps like Messages, Music and Reminders (rolling out in English). Live Translation in Phone and FaceTime works for one-on-one calls in listed languages. Up to 30 hours of video playback (27 streamed); 10 minutes of charging gives up to 8 hours of video with a high-wattage adapter.
Read the sourceiPhone 18 Pro overview and tech specs (read Oct 24, 2026): iPhone 18 Pro 256GB at $1,199. Up to 36 hours of video playback (33 streamed); iPhone 18 Pro Max up to 45 hours (40 streamed). Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI, integrated into your apps; Siri helps with everyday tasks like sending messages and setting reminders. Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite.
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Status timeline
No status has changed since we started tracking. Every entry is dated and backed by the sources on this page.
- First recorded: Coming soonApple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple Intelligence powers Siri AI on iPhone 18 Pro, and Apple says its next-generation foundation models behind those features are based on Gemini.
- First recorded: Coming soonApple iPhone 17
Apple and Google said the next Apple Foundation Models, which help power Apple Intelligence features such as Siri on iPhones like iPhone 17, are based on Google's Gemini models.