Apple could bring Gemini integration to iPhones and Apple ...
Apple is reportedly gearing up to incorporate Google’s Gemini AI model into Apple Intelligence, alongside OpenAI’s ChatGPT. A recent leak from iOS 18.4 beta code indicates that Apple is in the process of expanding third-party AI model support within its ecosystem, a move that aligns with its commitment to providing users with multiple AI model choices.
Apple’s AI Strategy: Expanding Beyond ChatGPT
Apple introduced Apple Intelligence with the iOS 18.2 update, enhancing iPhones, iPads, and Macs with AI capabilities. One of the notable features was the integration of OpenAI’s ChatGPT, enabling Siri to direct queries to the chatbot for more sophisticated responses. During WWDC24, Craig Federighi from Apple hinted at the possibility of integrating additional AI models, including Google’s Gemini. Recent developments indicate that this integration could be on the horizon sooner than anticipated.
Evidence of Gemini AI Integration in iOS 18.4 Beta
Analyst Aaron Perris from MacRumors discovered backend code in the iOS 18.4 beta referencing ‘Google’ and ‘OpenAI’ as third-party models for Apple Intelligence. This strongly suggests that Gemini AI might serve as an alternative to ChatGPT within Apple’s AI ecosystem. Although the code does not provide a definitive timeline for the integration's official release, it implies that Apple is actively progressing towards making Gemini accessible to users.
If the integration mirrors the ChatGPT model, Gemini could act as an AI assistant within Apple Intelligence, managing queries and aiding in tasks. However, given Apple’s track record of delayed AI feature rollouts, it remains uncertain whether Gemini support will debut in the final iOS 18.4 release or be deferred to a future update, potentially in iOS 19.
iOS 18.4 Features
Aside from AI advancements, the iOS 18.4 beta introduces additional features like prioritised notifications, expanded language support for Apple Intelligence, and new widgets. Noteworthy is Apple's confirmation that iPhone 15 Pro models will gain Visual Intelligence functionality through the Action Button and Control Centre toggle, a feature previously absent on those devices.
With the stable release of iOS 18.4 anticipated in April, Apple users may soon experience more AI-driven enhancements and increased flexibility in selecting the AI model that best fits their requirements.
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