Apple may release an updated version of its voice assistant Siri, powered by Google’s Gemini, earlier than previously expected, according to Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman. The company plans to showcase the new assistant, codenamed Campos, in the second half of February, with a public rollout anticipated in March or early April via iOS 26.4.
The Gemini-based Siri is expected to operate more like a chatbot, similar to ChatGPT, allowing more natural conversations and the execution of complex tasks. To improve response speed and accuracy, Apple and Google are reportedly exploring running the assistant on Google’s cloud infrastructure and high-performance Tensor Processing Units (TPUs) rather than Apple’s own servers.
Following the February demo, Apple plans a broader presentation at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in summer 2026. At that event, the company is expected to showcase a full set of Apple Intelligence features powered by Gemini, which will be integrated across iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. Beta versions of these operating systems are also expected in the summer.
Apple is reportedly paying Google $1 billion per year for the Gemini integration. The new Siri model will have 1.2 trillion parameters, a substantial increase over current Apple Intelligence models, which feature 150 billion parameters. The scale of the model suggests significant improvements in Siri’s conversational abilities, comprehension, and multi-step reasoning.
This update signals Apple’s push to compete with generative AI-powered assistants, offering a hybrid of traditional voice commands and more advanced AI-driven interactions. By leveraging Google’s infrastructure and Gemini model, the company aims to deliver faster, more capable responses while positioning Siri as a versatile AI assistant across Apple’s ecosystem. The February launch also comes amid broader AI initiatives at Apple, including reports that the company is developing a pin-shaped AI wearable with cameras and microphones, potentially launching in 2027, underscoring its increasing investment in AI hardware and software innovation.
