Evidence60%Strong
FactIn ProgressBusiness·March 26, 2026
Apple Reportedly Paying Google $1B for Gemini to Power Siri and Apple Intelligence
Previous reporting cited in multiple articles indicates Apple will pay Google $1 billion for Gemini to handle specific tasks within Siri and Apple Intelligence, even as users can choose other chatbots as their primary provider.
Evidence Strength
Evidence60%Strong
Based on original reporting
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Insights
First tracked
March 26, 2026
Last updated
March 26, 2026
Sources
2 sources
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Apple will reportedly allow other AI chatbots to plug into SiriThe Verge·Mar 26
Evidence Strength
Evidence60%Strong
Based on original reporting
Reported by 2 independent publishers
Insights
First tracked
March 26, 2026
Last updated
March 26, 2026
Sources
2 sources
Related Developments
iOS 26.4 Enables AI Chatbot Apps in CarPlay via Voice-Based Conversational AppsRevamped LLM-Powered Siri Expected in Late 202624/7 Wall St: Apple's AI Platform Strategy Is a 'Masterstroke' That Will Generate High-Margin RevenueApple Plans to Open Siri to Multiple Third-Party AI Chatbots via 'Extensions' in iOS 27Apple's AI Capital Expenditure Significantly Trails Hyperscaler Peers