# Apple gives up and lets Google take the AI wheel – Gemini will officially power Siri’s big AI upgrade this year

> We’re still waiting patiently for the arrival of Apple’s AI-powered version of Siri, but a new deal with Google could mean that the upgraded voice assistant is one step closer to launching.

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/ai-platforms-assistants/apple-intelligence/apple-gives-up-and-lets-google-take-the-ai-wheel-gemini-will-officially-power-siris-big-ai-upgrade-this-year?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69653e8619bcc46c729f8a24)
- **Published:** 2026-01-12
- **Category:** AI & Bots
- **Tags:** #ai #google #gemini #apple #siri #power #gives #lets
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