Siri on iPhone may be replaced.

Sources reveal that Google's Gemini chatbot is likely to be the third-party virtual assistant option Apple will roll out on iPhones, alongside Siri.

iPhone users in the EU can choose Gemini as a replacement for the Siri virtual assistant. Photo: Apple .

According to BGR , Apple is considering allowing iPhone users in the European Union (EU) to replace Siri with a third-party virtual assistant. It's unclear which chatbots could replace Siri, but Gemini is considered the most likely candidate.

In fact, in 2024, Google itself transitioned Google Assistant to Gemini. This AI chatbot has now replaced Google Assistant on Android phones and is expanding to all devices running Google's software, including watches, cars, TVs, and Android XR smart glasses.

The report also doesn't specify what level of access Apple will grant to third-party assistants. Currently, Siri can handle app access to create calendar events, send messages, and control smart home devices. While not always accurate, this virtual assistant can interact with many iPhone apps.

A similar level of access could be expected for Gemini if ​​it were allowed to replace Siri. However, another scenario is that Gemini would be restricted and only display information from Google's own apps.

According to BGR , switching from Siri to a third-party AI assistant is far more complicated than swapping the Mail or Maps app for Gmail or Google Maps.

While Google, Microsoft, OpenAI, and Meta are constantly releasing breakthroughs in AI, Apple remains stagnant. Siri is becoming increasingly outdated, AI features are being delayed, and the company is internally struggling with its development strategy. This silent crisis could seriously threaten Apple's position in the coming years.

According to Bloomberg , Apple is divided internally on the importance and direction of AI. While CEO Tim Cook considers it a "long-term priority," some senior leaders, such as Vice President Craig Federighi, are reluctant to invest heavily in the area. Federighi seems to remain loyal to traditional software development methods, prioritizing slow, tight control and stability.

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