Apple Intelligence's Backend Code Hints at Google Gemini Integration for iOS
Apple’s backend code has provided insights into the potential inclusion of Google Gemini as the next third-party AI integration for iOS. Within the code, references to both “Google” and “OpenAI” have emerged as possible options for external models within Apple Intelligence.
Apple to integrate Google Gemini's AI service into iPhone, reports
The discovery aligns with Apple’s previously announced strategy to engage with multiple AI partners, with Google’s Gemini service being one of them. During the WWDC2024 keynote in March 2024, Apple software executive Craig Federighi confirmed the company’s intent to collaborate with Google.
Integration Timeline
While the exact timeline for the integration remains uncertain, the presence of this code in the beta suggests that it could potentially be part of a future iOS 18 update or even featured in iOS 19. The integration is expected to operate similarly to the current ChatGPT integration, where user queries are initially processed on-device by Siri before being sent to the integrated AI service with the user's consent.
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Potential Impact of Gemini Integration
Experts anticipate that the integration of Gemini could enhance Siri’s contextual comprehension, facilitate AI-enabled image editing, and generate intelligent “snapshots” of users’ daily routines. It is important to acknowledge that the discovery of this code does not automatically guarantee immediate implementation in iOS 18.4.
In addition to the potential third-party integration, Apple is reportedly working on developing its conversational Siri model, which is anticipated to debut in iOS 19.
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