… The issue seems to be that OpenAI expected a lot more from the deal. When the partnership was first announced in 2024 , it gave Apple a quick way to plug ChatGPT into Siri and Apple Intelligence while its own AI efforts were still catching up. …
… The company is teasing “AI advancements and exciting new software and developer tools” will be revealed during WWDC 2026. WWDC 2026 could give us our first look at how Google AI models will power Apple Intelligence features, following a joint partnership announced in January. …
… Siri AI is available for developer testing today and is set to launch in beta for many more users later this year. …
… It also gives Apple a geographical advantage if political tensions between Taiwan and mainland China disrupt chip supplies. …
… We asked Qualcomm about this possibility: We’re excited about our partnership with Google for Googlebooks, and will share more details in the near future. …
… The latest Bloomberg report suggests we may have to wait even longer. …
… I’m not claiming Gemini is the greatest thing ever, and smartphone AI has a long way to go before I feel comfortable placing a value on it. However, it’s still leagues better than Apple Intelligence, and I love Google’s AI roadmap going forward. …