Gemini may soon power Siri, Google CEO Sundar Pichai confirmed under oath that Apple and Google are in talks to bring Gemini, ,Google’s AI chatbot, into Apple devices through Siri. Speaking during a U.S. antitrust trial, Pichai revealed Apple CEO Tim Cook wanted to understand Google’s AI plans, including Gemini distribution. The deal, if finalised, could launch by mid-2025. The collaboration marks a major expansion for Gemini, and builds on Apple’s current partnerships with OpenAI, signalling a shift towards multiple AI models on iOS.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai

That single word marked the first public confirmation that Apple is preparing to add Gemini as an AI option within Siri. It’s a deal that, if completed, could mark a turning point in Apple’s AI strategy—and expand Google’s AI reach into billions of iPhones globally.

Tim Cook Wanted Answers

The talks weren’t a shot in the dark. Pichai said he and Apple CEO Tim Cook held multiple discussions last year focused on the future of AI.“He [Cook] was trying to understand our plans for how we’re evolving AI technologies, our roadmap, and as part of that, we talked about the Gemini app distribution as well,” Pichai told the court.

He added that Cook signalled a broader openness to integrating third-party models into Apple Intelligence later this year.“I’ve had a series of conversations with Tim Cook across last year,” Pichai testified. “I’m hopeful we can get Gemini added as an option this year.”

From Rivals to AI Partners?

The two tech giants have a long and complex relationship. Google was embedded into the iPhone as early as 2007, when YouTube launched as a default app. More significantly, Google has paid billions of dollars to remain the default search engine on Safari—a deal now under legal scrutiny in this antitrust trial.

At Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in 2024, Apple Senior Vice President Craig Federighi said,
“We want to enable users ultimately to choose the models they want, maybe Google Gemini in the future.”
He later added, “We’re looking forward to doing integrations with other models, including Google Gemini, for instance, in the future.”

The Road to Siri Reinvention

Apple has been under pressure to upgrade Siri, I is evolving quickly, and user expectations are rising. While Apple has made some AI improvements in iOS, the pace has not matched rivals. The road to Siri reinvention seems to be paved not with in-house breakthroughs, but with smart external partnerships.

Apple’s AI system, branded Apple Intelligence, already includes integration with OpenAI’s ChatGPT for more complex tasks like drafting text and generating images. That collaboration, announced during WWDC 2024, signalled Apple’s new openness to external models.

Leaning on Gemini could instantly give Siri the ability to:

• Understand and process complex multi-step queries

• Offer more conversational, human-like interactions

• Provide intelligent suggestions across apps like Mail, Calendar, and Safari

• Integrate seamlessly across Apple devices using on-device processing

This is a major pivot in Apple’s AI strategy, and it comes at a time when the pressure to compete with ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity is growing rapidly.

Siri’s Gemini Integration Rumored to Be in the Discussions Since Last Year

Bloomberg first reported on talks between Apple and Google regarding Gemini integration in March 2024. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, discussions between the two companies have remained active, with a deal expected to be finalized at some point.

The integration would enhance Apple’s AI capabilities, allowing Siri to leverage Gemini for handling complex queries, similar to its current ChatGPT integration.Signs of the upcoming partnership were spotted in February when references to “Google” as an Apple Intelligence model choice appeared in an iOS 18.4 beta, as reported by MacRumors.

While Apple has also held conversations with OpenAI and other AI labs, Gemini stands out for its scale, privacy features, and proven performance across tasks ranging from summarization to coding.

Apple Executive Had Hinted at a Google-Apple Partnership Previously

In late 2023, during an internal Apple AI summit, an Apple executive had hinted at a Google-Apple partnership previously. At the time, few took the comment seriously, chalking it up to vague future planning. But Pichai’s statement has now confirmed that those hints were grounded in real strategic discussions.

For Google, securing this partnership would represent a significant expansion of Gemini’s research across billions of apple devices.The companies have a longstanding relationship, with Google providing YouTube as a standalone iPhone app since 2007. The company also serves as the default search engine in Safari, the default internet browsing app on Apple devices. This has long been a matter of concern for the US government and is also the reason why Pichai was summoned to court.

With Apple’s WWDC 2025 on the horizon, many expect the company to unveil a newly enhanced Siri experience. Whether Gemini will be formally acknowledged remains uncertain—but the pieces are falling into place.

Final Thoughts

Sundar Pichai spilling the Apple beans might go down as one of the most telling moments of 2025. If this collaboration done, it will be a historic update in the AI and tech field.

For Apple users, this could mean smarter phones, better automation, and a truly helpful AI in your pocket. For Google, it signals dominance not just in search, but now in powering the AI brains of its biggest competitors.

One thing is certain: the road to Siri reinvention is getting shorter—and Google may be driving the car.

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