Apple and Google sign multi-year deal: next-generation Apple Foundation Models will be based on Gemini

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In a joint statement, Apple and Google said Apple's next-generation foundation models will be built on Google's Gemini models and cloud technology, powering future Apple Intelligence features including a more personal Siri later in 2026. Apple said Google's technology was the most capable base after evaluation.

• Multi-year collaboration.
• Apple Intelligence keeps running on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute.
• The new models will power a more personal Siri due later in 2026.