Apple has confirmed a major shift in its AI strategy: Google’s Gemini models will help power the next generation of Siri and Apple Intelligence features, expected to roll out later this year.
The move is part of a multi-year partnership between two longtime rivals, and it signals something Apple rarely admits — that it needs outside help to compete in the fast-moving AI race.
Here’s what it means for iPhone users and whether this is a smart course correction or a risky bet.

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