Google CEO Sundar Pichai says that Gemini AI will be integrated into iPhones
Google CEO Sundar Pichai is reportedly in talks with Apple CEO Tim Cook regarding the integration of Gemini AI into iPhones. According to The Bloomberg, Pichai aims to finalize the deal by mid-2025. This revelation was made during the ongoing Google vs US Department of Justice search monopoly antitrust trial.
Integration of Gemini AI into iPhones
If the deal goes through, iOS 19 could potentially come equipped with Gemini AI. This would allow users to opt for Gemini AI when using Siri, similar to how Apple Intelligence currently leverages ChatGPT for certain queries.
iPhones have integrated ChatGPT support since iOS 18.2, enabling Siri to provide responses from ChatGPT with user consent. Gemini AI's integration would offer users the choice between Gemini and ChatGPT for features like the writing tool.
Apple's Initiatives and Plans
Apple has been actively working on enhancing Siri's capabilities to maintain its relevance in the market. Recent reports suggest that Apple has reassigned its Siri engineers to Mike Rockwell's team, focusing on software development for the Vision Pro headset.
The company anticipates that Rockwell's team will expedite improvements to Siri. While there has been talk of a significant Siri overhaul, often referred to as Siri 2.0, with enhanced AI functionalities, the implementation seems to be facing delays.
Future of AI Chatbots on iPhones
Apple has expressed interest in offering multiple AI chatbot options through Apple Intelligence. The potential integration of Gemini AI into iPhones signifies a step towards achieving this goal. Speculations and previous reports have hinted at the imminent integration of Gemini AI into iPhones, highlighting Google as a probable model for Apple Intelligence.
As Apple continues its efforts to innovate and enhance Siri, the collaboration with Google for Gemini AI integration could bring about significant advancements in the AI landscape for iPhones.
