Last week, news emerged that Apple and Google are on the verge of finalizing an agreement to develop an upcoming smart version of the “Siri” voice assistant. Under this agreement, Apple will use an AI model developed by Google to enable new features in the iOS 26.4 update.
This move is considered beneficial for both Apple and its users, as the company will provide a long-awaited improved version of “Siri,” while users will benefit from an advanced AI experience, according to a “9to5Mac” report.
It is said that Apple will pay Google only $1 billion annually, compared to the nearly $20 billion that Google pays Apple annually to be the default search engine in Safari. This highlights the strength of Apple’s device ecosystem and its unique advantage in artificial intelligence.
Bloomberg indicated that Wall Street is beginning to recognize this advantage.
Apple has faced criticism for its lack of investment in artificial intelligence compared to its competitors, but its current strategy shows that it is able to leverage the technologies of other companies without the massive spending required to develop its own capabilities.
