From CNET: It's reported that Apple is preparing to show off the new Gemini AI enhanced Siri Voice Assistant as early as the second half of February. This is exciting news for Apple users, and it was reported by Mark Gurman at Bloomberg, who has a proven track record with Apple rumors.
The reveal would mark the first major public look at Apple's long-promised overhaul of Siri and will be powered behind the scenes by Google's Gemini AI models -- the result of a multiyear partnership that Apple announced earlier this month.
This new iteration of Siri is expected to be part of iOS 26.4, which is slated to enter beta testing around the February timeframe ahead of a general release, likely in March or April. Gurman's reporting suggests that Apple may choose to demonstrate the enhanced assistant through private briefings or a dedicated event rather than at a large public keynote.
The Gemini-powered Siri is said to be far more capable than the current version. It should better understand what's on your screen, draw on personal context to complete tasks and provide richer conversational responses, fulfilling promises originally made at WWDC 2024, but delayed due to technical challenges.
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