Overview

• Bloomberg reports that Apple is in early, exploratory talks with Google about using a custom Gemini model to underpin a redesigned Siri.
• People familiar with the discussions say Google has begun training a version of Gemini engineered to run within Apple’s Private Cloud Compute.
• Apple is testing two next‑gen Siri tracks: Linwood, powered by its in‑house LLMs, and Glenwood, which uses third‑party technology.
• No decision has been made, with a choice expected in the coming weeks as Apple targets a 2026 launch window for the revamped assistant.
• The push follows delays and reorganization of the project, with Craig Federighi and Mike Rockwell now overseeing work previously led by John Giannandrea.