Apple to integrate Google Gemini into Siri, launch standalone AI app at WWDC 2026

Apple will announce a major artificial intelligence upgrade to Siri at its Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9, 2026, leveraging Google's Gemini technology to make the assistant more conversational and context-aware, according to reports from Bloomberg and The Information.

The keynote begins at 10 a.m. PT and will be streamed via the Apple Developer app, Apple's website, and YouTube.

Standalone Siri app targets ChatGPT and Claude

Apple plans to release a standalone Siri application designed to compete directly with ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, according to Bloomberg. The app will include conversation management features similar to messaging apps, with options to automatically delete conversations after 30 days, one year, or keep them indefinitely.

The upgraded Siri will handle multi-step tasks and operate more naturally across apps and services, according to Apple.

AI agent app store integration

Apple will introduce AI agent capabilities integrated with the App Store, The Information reports. These agents will allow users to delegate tasks including booking reservations, editing documents, and controlling smart home devices. Specific implementation details have not been disclosed.

Visual Intelligence moves to Camera app

A new "Visual Intelligence" mode will be added directly to the Camera app interface, appearing alongside Photo, Video, Portrait, and Panorama modes. The feature uses Google Image Search for object identification.

The Photos app will gain Apple Intelligence features including intelligent scene recommendations, automatic object removal, and natural language editing commands.

Image Playground and Genmoji upgrades

Apple's Image Playground app will receive updates for higher-quality image generation, more artistic styles, improved character consistency, and enhanced editing controls. The interface will be simplified with a "describe a change" text-based editing option.

New features may include suggested Genmoji based on users' media and text interactions, plus AI-generated wallpapers.

Wallet app adds bill splitting

The Wallet app will introduce bill-splitting functionality allowing users to photograph receipts and generate payment requests. A "Create a Pass" feature will enable digital pass creation from physical items like movie tickets and gym membership cards.

What this means

Apple's partnership with Google for Gemini integration marks a significant shift in the company's AI strategy, acknowledging that its in-house capabilities require external support to compete with OpenAI and Anthropic. The standalone Siri app represents Apple's first direct response to conversational AI applications that have captured significant user attention since 2022. The AI agent app store integration could establish a new distribution model for agentic AI applications, though success depends on Apple's API design and whether it allows sufficient system-level access for meaningful task automation.