Apple is inking a deal with Google to make a custom Gemini AI model to power the next version of its virtual assistant Siri for spring 2026, according to a Nov. 2 report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. A subsequent report on Wednesday states Apple will pay $1 billion a year for this new 1.2 trillion parameter model.

Whether we’re talking about Apple Intelligence, Genmoji, Siri, Gemini, or ChatGPT, it’s hard to avoid the sudden infusion of bots on our iPhones, Macs, and just about every other device we use. And it’s not about to stop anytime soon.

The company is set to pay Google about $1 billion a year for access to its 1.2 trillion parameter Gemini model, according to Bloomberg. The deal, which is now being finalized, would provide Apple with the core AI technology needed to power the next-generation version of its voice assistant.

Cramer frequently discussed consumer electronics giant Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) after the firm’s iPhone launch in September.

A report by ETNews says that the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is expected to have the same camera setup as the Galaxy S25 Ultra: a 200-megapixel main camera, a 50-megapixel ultrawide lens, a 10-megapixel 3x telephoto lens and a 50-megapixel 5x telephoto lens.

Apple is reportedly developing major satellite connectivity upgrades for iPhones—such as indoor access, photo messaging, offline maps, and 5G NTN—to reduce reliance on traditional cellular networks.

Apple fans are buzzing about a rumored Google deal for Siri's next big update and opinions range from cautious optimism to full-on disbelief.

As we navigate the bumpy road from passwords to passkeys, the authenticator already in your system could define our passwordless future.