Overview

• New backend code in the iOS 18.4 beta references Google Gemini as a potential third-party AI model option alongside OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
• If integrated, Gemini would allow Siri to handle more complex queries, enhancing Apple Intelligence’s capabilities for iPhone, iPad, and Mac users.
• The integration aligns with Apple’s stated intention to support multiple AI models, as hinted by Craig Federighi during WWDC 2024.
• While the timeline remains uncertain, the leak suggests Gemini could be introduced in a future iOS 18 update or possibly with iOS 19.
• Gemini integration could improve Apple’s competitive position in AI features, which have lagged behind offerings from rivals like Samsung.