April 28, 2026, 1:48 pm | Read time: 3 minutes
Apple has been working for some time to technically upgrade its voice assistant. For this, the company is relying on support from Google. As early as the beginning of 2026, Apple confirmed that Siri will be based on the AI model Gemini in the future. However, a specific timeline was missing until now. Google has now filled this gap and, for the first time, indicated when the revised version is expected to be released.
The collaboration is drawing attention because Apple has involved a direct competitor. The goal is to address existing deficiencies in the field of artificial intelligence. Google is not only playing a supportive role but also providing the technological foundation for the further development of voice control.
AI Siri to Launch This Year
During the Google Cloud Next 2026 conference, the company revealed new details. According to “Apple Insider,” Thomas Kurian, head of Google Cloud, confirmed that the revamped Siri is expected to be available in 2026. He did not specify an exact date. At the same time, he spoke of closer collaboration between the two companies, calling it a “monumental partnership.”
The new version of Siri is expected to be more customizable and based on modern AI technology. Google will serve as Apple’s central cloud provider in the future. Together, the two companies are developing the so-called Apple Foundation Model based on Gemini. This technology is intended not only to power Siri but also to enable additional functions in the area of Apple Intelligence.
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Presentation Could Occur at WWDC
A possible timing for the presentation arises from the usual Apple calendar. If the planning is correct, the new Siri could be showcased at the developer conference WWDC in June 2026. There, Apple traditionally provides a preview of upcoming software versions.
Since the voice assistant is likely to play a central role in iOS 27 and other systems, a presentation at this event would be logical. Initial insights into the new AI Siri were already available in 2024. However, the release was postponed. The company has long struggled to keep up with the current development of the AI market. The collaboration with Google comes at a price. Experts estimate that Apple pays around one billion U.S. dollars per year for this, which is approximately 850 million euros.