The upcoming iOS 18 replace is predicted to be one of many biggest-if not the biggest-in iOS historical past. A part of that’s because of the myriad AI options that Apple can be including to the working system together with attainable enhancements to digital assistant Siri. Whereas the date has not but been introduced, many iPhone customers are trying ahead to this June’s WWDC 2024 developer convention to see what adjustments Apple plans for its digital assistant.
When Siri first hit the scene in 2011 with the introduction of the iPhone 4s, it appeared that Apple was on to one thing large. However finally, Siri’s capabilities and efficiency had been surpassed by Google Assistant and Amazon’s Alexa and a shot of AI could possibly be the treatment for what ails the previous gal. In keeping with Bloomberg, Apple is speaking with Google about licensing the latter’s Gemini AI. The talks between the 2 tech giants have progressed to the negotiating stage.
Arrow factors to the Gemini tab on the Google app for iOS
Apart from enhancing Siri, Apple hopes to make use of Gemini so as to add new AI-based options to iOS 18. Apple and Google have already got an settlement to make Google the default search engine on Safari, a deal that reportedly pays Apple practically $20 billion yearly. As a result of this deal is being investigated by the DOJ, any deal involving Apple and Google, together with one that may permit Apple to make use of Gemini, would most likely need to be agreed to by the Justice Division or another regulatory company within the U.S.
On Android, customers can set up the Gemini app (found in the Play Store) and opt-in to have Gemini change the Google Assistant though some options, similar to reminders, controlling media, and routines is not going to work with Gemini. If you happen to opted in to exchange Google Assistant with Gemini and need to swap again, go to the Gemini app, faucet the profile icon, go to settings, faucet on “Digital assistants from Google” on the backside, and choose Google Assistant. On iOS, Gemini may be accessed from the Gemini faucet within the prime heart of the Google app, proper underneath the digital assistant.Â
Ought to Apple and Google come to an settlement over licensing Gemini, we should always see a significantly improved Siri which is one thing that every one iPhone customers have been hoping for.
