The report suggests Apple may be working to integrate the technology into its next software update, but a launch date for Gemini support remains uncertain. Apple executive Craig F

This discovery is not unexpected. Following the keynote announcement of Apple Intelligence at WWDC 2024, software exec Craig Federighi confirmed rumors of an Apple and Google partnership, saying, "We’re looking forward to doing integrations with other models, including Google Gemini, for instance, in the future."

Apple has introduced code referencing “Google” as a third-party model choice for Apple Intelligence to leverage, according to a backend change spotted by Aaron Perris, who often shares info gleaned from Apple firmware code,

The Google Gemini apps are getting a memory upgrade, with the AI bot now able to recall past conversations you've had with it—building on the tool's existing ability to remember personal details about you,

Given Siri's limitations and lack of AI abilities, Apple aims to give its users an easy and seamless way to work with a true AI bot.

A code update coinciding with the iOS 18.4 beta release shows that Apple might prepare Gemini chatbot support in Apple Intelligence.

Code within the new iOS 18.4 beta shows that Apple appears to be readying an alternative to its ChatGPT integration in Apple Intelligence, with an option to use Google Gemini.