Apple is actively progressing toward integrating Google Gemini into its Apple Intelligence, as revealed by recent backend code from the iOS 18.4 beta.
Analysts have identified mentions of “Google” alongside “OpenAI” and “Third Party Model,” indicating that Google’s AI model, Gemini, may soon be available to Apple users as an alternative to ChatGPT.
This development aligns with the recent announcement of a partnership between Apple and Google, with software executive Craig Federighi expressing expectations for future integrations, including Google Gemini.
This follows the earlier Apple partnership with OpenAI, which introduced ChatGPT as a third-party option for Siri and other AI functionalities. Federighi emphasized Apple’s commitment to offering users diverse model choices. Although no specific timeline was provided, this latest finding suggests that Google Gemini’s integration is on the horizon.
While it remains uncertain whether Gemini will be included in the upcoming iOS 18.4 update, the ongoing work indicates a focused effort from Apple to enhance its AI offerings.
The launch of Apple Intelligence has experienced mixed reactions, as users have voiced frustrations about delayed rollouts and features perceived as underwhelming. Moreover, many are awaiting significant updates to Siri, which are anticipated in the iOS 18.4 release.
In comparison, competitors like Samsung have aggressively implemented AI features in their Galaxy series, already leveraging Google Gemini. How Apple plans to seamlessly integrate Gemini remains to be seen, but such a move could help the company address its gaps in the voice assistant arena.
Additionally, reports suggest that Apple is developing its own large language model (LLM) for the forthcoming iOS 19 and macOS 16, which may be unveiled at this year’s WWDC.
