Ever asked Siri for a simple favor, only to be met with a digital shrug? 🤷‍♂️ “I’ll need to use ChatGPT to write that.” Classic Siri. Meanwhile, Google’s Gemini? It’s out here actually getting things done. And guess what? It might soon be coming to an iPhone near you.
During Google’s recent search monopoly trial, CEO Sundar Pichai dropped a bombshell: talks with Apple to bring Gemini to iPhones are in the works. “Hoping to have a deal done by mid-year,” he said. That’s right, folks. Gemini could be Siri’s new best friend—or more accurately, the competent coworker who actually does the work.
Google’s been busy replacing Google Assistant with Gemini across Android, Chromebooks, and Wear OS. Why? Because Gemini isn’t just an assistant; it’s a powerhouse. Deep research? Check. Multitasking across apps? You bet. Generating original content? Absolutely. Meanwhile, Siri’s been… well, Siri.
Apple’s already patched up Siri with some ChatGPT magic for those “I can’t even” moments. But it’s clunky. Need something done? You might still find yourself opening the ChatGPT app like some sort of digital peasant. Gemini’s integration promises to be smoother, stepping in when Siri taps out.
This isn’t the first whisper of Gemini on iPhones. Post-WWDC last year, Apple’s Craig Federighi hinted at a future where users pick their AI model—name-dropping Gemini in the process. Fast forward, and code sleuths have spotted Gemini lurking in Apple’s system-level options. Coincidence? I think not.
Gemini’s already on iPhones, but it’s playing hard to get—stuck in apps and widgets. Yet, even in this half-baked form, it’s outshining Siri. And let’s not forget newcomers like Perplexity, leaving Siri in the dust. The dream? Say “Hey Siri”, and Gemini jumps in to save the day. Until Apple gets its AI act together, it’s the best stopgap we’ve got.
