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January 13, 2026

Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone

  • The deal would allow Apple to tap into Google's AI technology.
    • By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
    AP Technology Writer

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    Getting Apple to endorse its AI implicitly represents a coup for Google, which has been steadily releasing more features built on its Gemini technology in its search engine and Gmail.

    Apple will rely on Google to help finish its efforts to smarten up its virtual assistant Siri and bring other artificial intelligence features to the iPhone as the trendsetting company plays catch up in technology's latest craze.


     
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