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Apple is reportedly in discussion with Google to add Gemini to Private Cloud Compute, ready to power Siri with Apple Intelligence. The news came from top insider Mark Gurman , who said, "A few weeks ago, Apple approached the search giant about making a version of its Gemini AI models." Gurman even said Google was developing this custom model right now with Apple's involvement, pointing towards the potential for a Google Gemini-powered, Apple Intelligence-branded Siri. As TechRadar's Senior AI Writer, I test out all of the best AI models, and Google Gemini is up there with my favorite chatbots on the market. Apple's AI strategy has been underwhelming, to say the least, but reports of the Cupertino-based firm bringing in Google to superpower Apple Intelligence could be the best thing to happen to the iPhone in years. Here are five reasons why I really hope Apple adds Google Gemini to Siri. 1. Gemini Live is best in class (Image credit: Future) AI voice assistants are everywhere these days, yet we're still waiting for Apple to truly supercharge Siri with Apple Intelligence. While OpenAI's ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode is good, it falls short of Google's Gemini Live, which I believe is the best AI-powered voice assistant on smartphones at the moment. I like Gemini Live so much, in fact, that I've assigned the voice assistant to my iPhone 16 Pro Max 's Action button, using it frequently instead of activating Siri on my device. If Apple is looking to power Siri through an AI model from another tech giant, then Gemini Live is proof that Google is the perfect partner to do so. Apple has a ready-made Siri replacement staring it in the face, and all it needs is some swanky branding and compliance with Apple's strict privacy vision. 2. Gemini reads your email and calendar already (Image credit: Getty Images) One of the best ways to use Gemini at the moment is by asking it questions based on your other Google services, such as Gmail and Google Calendar. Adding Gemini into Siri would allow iPhone users to ask questions about these incredibly popular services, taking us one step closer towards the AI personal assistant everyone hopes for. Considering the AI model is already able to tap into Google services, you'd expect it to be relatively easy for Apple and Google to offer similar abilities with Apple's most popular apps, such as Mail, Notes, and Calendar. When Apple revealed Apple Intelligence last year, Siri was able to listen to your requests and implement them across iOS. Gemini basically does that on Android already, so why not allow it to do the same on iPhone? 3. A smooth transition The AI options available are endless, so having some parity between iPhone and Android would actually be a great thing for smartphone users. Think about it, Gemini powers the AI in the best flagship Android devices like the Samsung S25 and the Google Pixel 10 . But what if a similar experience was bundled into every iPhone, just with a little bit more Apple polish? I'd love t
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