Bloomberg: Google begins testing dedicated Gemini app for Mac Chance Miller | Mar 19 2026 - 12:44 pm PT | Mar 19 2026 - 12:44 pm PT Mac users who prefer Gemini for their AI interactions might not have to wait much longer for a dedicated app. …
… Apple originally said it wanted to add more providers, like Google Gemini, but that never happened. Instead, Apple struck a deal with Google to use its Gemini AI models to power unreleased Siri and Apple Intelligence features around Personal Intelligence and in-app control. …
… He said the company had done nothing more than show concept videos of Apple Intelligence features they couldn’t actually demonstrate, even in carefully-controlled conditions. When Google introduced its agentic AI Gemini Spark, the company performed live demos on stage. …
iOS 27 will let you choose between Gemini, Claude, and more for AI features: report Chance Miller | May 5 2026 - 10:49 am PT | May 5 2026 - 10:49 am PT iOS 27 will give users a new way to integrate with third-party AI platforms, according to a new report. …
… The feature I am most interested in testing is the natural language search. The claim is that you can open the app and simply type something like, “Show me when the UPS driver came yesterday,” and Gemini will pull the exact footage you need. …
… Apple, of course, struck a deal with Google to use the competitor’s Gemini AI models to power upcoming Siri and Apple Intelligence features. …
… Apple has also been testing ways to open up iOS 27 to third-party AI agents installed through the App Store. The company already has a partnership with OpenAI’s ChatGPT, and it has internally tested integrations for Siri and other AI features with Google’s Gemini and Anthropic PBC’s Claude. …
… The release follows i OS 26.5 beta 2 for developers, which added an Apple Maps ads explainer. iOS 26.5 features and changes While there’s no Gemini-powered AI features , the update does include a few changes. …
… The update follows the first developer beta release on Monday and a new revision earlier today. iOS 26.5 features and changes While there’s no Gemini-powered AI features , the update does include a few changes. …
… The previous public beta introduced a new splash screen that signaled the upcoming arrival of ads in Apple Maps. iOS 26.5 features and changes While there’s no Gemini-powered AI features , the update does include a few changes. …