Imagine talking to Siri and getting answers that feel super smart—like she actually understands you. Apple wants Siri to be that smart. But Apple is having a hard time building her on its own. So now, they might ask Google for help.

This blog will explain:

  • Who is involved (Apple and Google)
  • What’s happening
  • Why Apple needs help
  • What could happen next?

1. Who Are the Main Players?

Apple is the company that makes iPhones, iPads, and Siri—the voice assistant many of us know. Apple likes to build everything itself, especially the special features like Siri.

Google is a big tech company known for search, Android, and its own smart AI called Gemini. Gemini is like a cousin of ChatGPT—it answers questions and writes text.

2. What’s Going On?

Apple is in early talks with Google to possibly use Gemini in the next version of Siri. These talks are new and not confirmed yet. If things go ahead, Google is already training a special Gemini model to run on Apple’s servers—not on your phone, but on Apple’s computers in the cloud 

Apple is also making its own models. They have two sets in development:

  • Linwood: Siri powered by Apple’s own AI
  • Glenwood: Siri powered by an external model (maybe Gemini or another partner)

They’re having an internal “bake‑off” to see which version works best 

So Apple is comparing Siri, powered by its own models, versus Siri, powered by models from Google, or even OpenAI or Anthropic (creative AI companies). Nothing’s decided yet 

3. Why Is Apple Considering This?

3.1. Siri Is Behind

Siri has not kept up with newer voice assistants like Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. Apple missed some turns in the AI race 

3.2. Delays and Challenges

Apple planned to launch a smarter Siri with iOS 18 back in 2024, but ran into technical problems and delays. That pushed the new Siri to 2026 

3.3. Apple Values Privacy

If Apple does use external models, they’ll run on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute, not in someone else’s data center. That means your personal info stays private and secure 

4. What Are the Options on the Table?

Apple appears to be weighing four major paths:

  1. Use only its own AI (Linwood)
     Best for privacy, but still not as advanced.
  2. Partner with Anthropic
     Previously the likely choice, but their prices are high 
  1. Partner with OpenAI (ChatGPT)
     Already used for some Siri features today. Could expand 
  2. Partner with Google (Gemini)
     Now strongly in the mix, with Google training models specifically for Apple

Apple will compare these options and choose the one that makes Siri smarter, faster, and still safe.

5. What Makes This Big News?

  • Friendly rivals? Apple and Google have been competitors for years. Working together is a big shift.
  • Speed and smarts combined: If Gemini works well on Apple’s servers, Siri could be very good—almost like having Gemini inside your iPhone.
  • Privacy first: Apple wants the brains in the cloud, but controlled by Apple, so your data is safer.
  • Launch timing: A smarter Siri could arrive in 2026, giving Apple time to decide.

Conclusion

Apple is racing to fix a slow, outdated Siri. They’re weighing four choices: their own models, OpenAI, Anthropic, or Google’s Gemini. Now, Google is training a Gemini model that could run on Apple servers. Apple is also building its own models—Linwood and Glenwood—and hosting a “bake-off” to see which works best.

The final decision will matter: a smarter Siri could make our iPhones much more helpful. And maybe Siri will finally feel like talking to a friend who understands you.

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