Apple is introducing a Gemini‑powered version of Siri that will arrive in the iOS 26.4 beta this February. The upgrade adds personalized, context‑aware assistance by tapping into users’ emails, messages, and on‑screen content, delivering conversational capabilities comparable to leading generative‑AI platforms while maintaining Apple’s privacy focus.
What the February Demo Will Show
Apple will demonstrate Siri accessing personal data such as email, messages, and app content to complete tasks like flight queries and restaurant reservations. The media briefing in New York will feature live examples of these enhanced interactions.
Beta Release and Device Support
The iOS 26.4 beta, scheduled for late February, will ship the Gemini‑powered Siri to developers. Public rollout is expected in March or early April, initially supporting iPhone 15 Pro and newer models.
Technical Foundations
Gemini’s generative‑AI engine provides the core language understanding, while Apple integrates it under the “Apple Intelligence” brand. The model can retrieve information from Gmail, YouTube, Search, and Photos to deliver personalized responses, though exact data‑handling details remain undisclosed.
Impact on the Voice Assistant Landscape
Embedding a Google‑origin large‑language model positions Siri as the first major consumer voice assistant to leverage such technology directly within Apple’s ecosystem. This narrows the functional gap with competitors like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
Developer Opportunities
Developers will gain early access to new APIs in the iOS 26.4 beta, enabling integration of Gemini‑enhanced features into third‑party apps while adhering to Apple’s privacy standards.
Future Roadmap
Apple plans to expand Siri into a full‑featured chatbot with sustained conversations, web answers, content drafting, image generation, and file analysis in upcoming releases, building toward a comprehensive AI experience in later iOS versions.
- Conversational back‑and‑forth dialogue
- Web‑based answers and content drafting
- Image generation and file analysis
- Deeper personalization across Apple services
