On January 12, 2026, Google announced a multi-year partnership with Apple, in which Apple’s next-generation Foundation Models are going to be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. The announcement, published on The Keyword — Google’s company blog, states that these models will assist in powering upcoming Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri assistant in 2026
According to the statement, Apple selected Google’s AI technology after evaluation, determining it provides a suitable foundation for its upcoming models (aka Apple Foundation Models). The announcement emphasized that Apple Intelligence will continue to operate on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute while maintaining Apple’s existing privacy standards.
The joint statement does not provide detailed information on the exact timeline for rollout, the technical integration process, or the specific privacy effects on users. It focuses on the scope of the collaboration and its intended role in powering Apple’s AI features.
Collaborations like this illustrate how major technology decisions are increasingly interconnected, shaping both the tools we use today and the innovations available tomorrow.
DIW has reached out to both Apple and Google for further details and will update the article if additional information is provided.
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According to the statement, Apple selected Google’s AI technology after evaluation, determining it provides a suitable foundation for its upcoming models (aka Apple Foundation Models). The announcement emphasized that Apple Intelligence will continue to operate on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute while maintaining Apple’s existing privacy standards.
The joint statement does not provide detailed information on the exact timeline for rollout, the technical integration process, or the specific privacy effects on users. It focuses on the scope of the collaboration and its intended role in powering Apple’s AI features.
Collaborations like this illustrate how major technology decisions are increasingly interconnected, shaping both the tools we use today and the innovations available tomorrow.
DIW has reached out to both Apple and Google for further details and will update the article if additional information is provided.
Notes: This post was drafted with the assistance of AI tools and reviewed, edited, and published by humans.
Read next: Teens use cellphones for an hour a day at school, according to study