************************Apple's Gemini-powered Siri + music AI via $1B Google deal************************
Key Questions
What is Apple's deal with Google for Siri?
Apple has a $1B deal integrating Gemini into Siri, enhancing its capabilities. This supports previews of Siri 2.0 with multi-turn chats and a dedicated 'Siri' app at WWDC 2026.
Why is Apple sending Siri engineers to an AI coding bootcamp?
A large portion of Siri developers are attending a multi-week bootcamp to learn AI coding for a major Siri overhaul. This is part of preparations under new AI VP Lilian Rincon.
What new features are expected in iOS 27 and Siri 2.0?
iOS 27/macOS 27 will feature Siri 2.0 with Gemini chatbot, conversational memory, AI keyboard, Dynamic Island updates, and AI marketplace support. It launches in September, boosting iPhone 11+ and M1+ devices while dropping Intel.
$1B deal integrates Gemini into Siri; Lilian Rincon hired as AI VP; Siri devs to AI bootcamp for overhaul. WWDC 2026 previews iOS27/macOS27 Siri 2.0/Gemini chatbot, 'Siri' app (multi-turn chats), Campos Dynamic Island, AI marketplace/Extensions. iOS27 leaks: conv memory, AI keyboard, foldables/third-party, Sept launch, boosts iPhone 11+/M1+, drops Intel.