Apple plans to overhaul Siri in the upcoming iOS 27 release, shifting its artificial intelligence strategy toward deeper integration with third-party applications and more complex task automation. Industry analyst Ming Chi-Kuo warns that Apple must deliver superior AI experiences compared to Google's Gemini models at WWDC 2026, rather than simply catching up after years of delay. The company aims to use the same underlying technology as Google while building better agentic workflows and hybrid on-device cloud experiences.
Analyst warns Apple must exceed Google utility with new agentic workflows and hybrid cloud processing at the upcoming developer conference
The revamped Siri will operate within iOS 27 and leverage a licensed version of Google's Gemini model internally designated as Apple Foundation Models version 11. According to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, this internal model is expected to match the capabilities of Gemini 3 and significantly outperform the current system powering the existing assistant. The update introduces on-screen awareness features that allow Siri to interact directly with app interfaces.
Apple intends to integrate Siri with third-party applications through a new App Integration framework. This change enables the assistant to perform actions across different apps using multi-agent capabilities rather than relying solely on internal commands. The system will also support connections to external AI services like OpenAI's ChatGPT and Anthropic's Claude for enhanced processing.
Server infrastructure challenges may force Apple to process some Siri requests through Google Cloud servers equipped with NVIDIA B200 GPUs. This arrangement addresses limitations in Apple's Private Cloud Compute capabilities while using GPU encryption features to protect user data during inference. The hardware deployment represents a compromise to ensure optimal performance for the new assistant.
Ming Chi-Kuo emphasizes that market expectations now require Apple to exceed Google's utility offerings rather than merely matching them. Analysts note that the time for gradual improvements has passed, and WWDC 2026 will determine whether Apple can deliver better AI applications using shared technology foundations. The focus remains on hybrid experiences that combine on-device processing with cloud resources.
Apple confirmed it is developing a more advanced chatbot-style Siri for iOS 27 that uses licensed Google Gemini technology internally. The assistant will feature agentic workflows, multi-agent capabilities, and third-party app integration through App Integration. Apple may utilize NVIDIA B200 GPUs in Google Cloud servers to handle inference workloads due to infrastructure constraints.
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