Apple’s planned overhaul of Siri may include an AI-powered web search tool that uses Google’s Gemini technology, according to a report highlighted by Yahoo Finance, citing Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The iPhone maker has delayed its long-awaited Siri update until 2026 and has been evaluating whether its own AI models are sufficient to keep pace with AI answer engines from OpenAI, Perplexity, and Google.
Google Gemini reportedly enters Siri tests
Per the Bloomberg report referenced by Yahoo Finance, Apple and Google reached a formal agreement this week for Apple to test a Google AI model in Siri. If those tests are successful, the technology could also be applied elsewhere in iPhone software, including the Safari browser and Spotlight search available on the Home Screen.
In prior years, Spotlight had appeared to angle toward becoming a Google rival of sorts by letting users bypass web searches to retrieve basic answers about popular topics, such as information on actors, musicians, TV shows, and movies. With the rise of AI chatbots, consumers can now obtain quick answers across a far broader range of topics than those typically covered by Wikipedia-like sources.
What the upgraded experience could include
Interface elements and on-device capabilities
The report suggests the upgraded search experience’s interface would combine text, photos, videos, and local points of interest. An AI-powered summarization feature is also described, alongside the ability to tap into users’ personal data and allow device navigation via voice.
According to Yahoo Finance, which links to Bloomberg’s coverage by Mark Gurman, Apple has been working to determine how best to make its upgraded Siri competitive while the broader update remains slated for 2026. The exploration of Google’s model comes as part of that effort to evaluate options beyond Apple’s in-house AI models.
The reported testing underscores how Apple is weighing multiple approaches to enhance Siri’s capabilities and the wider iPhone search experience. If integrated beyond Siri, the same technology could inform features in Safari and Spotlight, extending AI-driven results and summaries to more places across the system.
