Apple’s next-generation Siri could rely on Google’s cloud infrastructure, according to comments made by senior Google executives. During Alphabet’s recent earnings call, company leaders confirmed that Apple has selected Google as its preferred cloud partner, raising questions about where future Apple Intelligence features will run.
The remarks suggest that upcoming versions of Siri and Apple Foundation Models may operate on Google servers rather than exclusively on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute.
Apple and Google Confirm Gemini Partnership
Apple and Google recently put months of speculation to rest by confirming that a custom Gemini model will power the next generation of Siri, along with other Apple Intelligence features. Given Apple’s long-standing focus on user privacy, many expected the Gemini-powered Siri to run on Apple’s own Private Cloud Compute, similar to its existing ChatGPT integration.
Earlier this month, Apple CEO Tim Cook appeared to reinforce that assumption during an analyst call. When asked about Google’s role, Cook said Apple chose Google because its AI technology offered the strongest foundation for Apple Foundation Models, while still allowing Apple to maintain its privacy standards.
He added that Apple Intelligence would continue to operate on-device and through Private Cloud Compute to preserve industry-leading privacy protections.
Google Executives Call Google the “Preferred Cloud Provider”
However, statements from Google executives paint a slightly different picture. Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, speaking during the company’s earnings call, said Google is collaborating with Apple as its preferred cloud provider to help develop the next generation of Apple Foundation Models using Gemini technology.
Alphabet Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler echoed those remarks, expressing enthusiasm about the partnership and reiterating Google’s role as Apple’s chosen cloud partner for future AI development.
Will Siri Run on Google’s Servers?
Despite these comments, neither Apple nor Google has officially confirmed whether the revamped Siri—expected with the iOS 26.4 update—will run on Apple servers, Google servers, or a mix of both.
Apple analyst Mark Gurman has previously reported that Apple is working on a more advanced, chatbot-style version of Siri designed to compete with ChatGPT. According to Gurman, that future version could run directly on Google’s servers powered by Tensor Processing Units (TPUs).
At the same time, Gurman noted that the nearer-term Siri upgrade would continue to rely on Apple’s Private Cloud Compute.
Two Siri Versions Could Explain the Confusion
If these reports are accurate, they may explain the seemingly conflicting statements from Apple and Google. Tim Cook’s comments may apply to the upcoming Siri update already announced, while Google executives could be referring to a more advanced Siri version planned for a future release, potentially as early as WWDC 2026.
Until Apple provides further clarity, the full scope of Google’s role in powering next-generation Siri remains an open question.
