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Jakarta, Gotrade News - Apple is officially teaming up with Google to bring Gemini AI into the iPhone ecosystem. This move aims to fix Siri and speed up the "Apple Intelligence" features that have been lagging behind.
Key Takeaways
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Apple taps Google Gemini to revamp Siri by 2026.
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Alphabet's market cap officially crosses the $4T mark.
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A major validation moment for Google’s AI dominance and credibility.
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The tech giants announced this strategic partnership in a joint statement on Monday. Apple Inc. is set to integrate Gemini to customize its suite of AI tools.
This pivot comes after Apple admitted their internal AI development was taking longer than expected. A smarter, more conversational Siri is now slated for a 2026 debut.
Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, called this deal a "major validation moment" for Google. He highlighted this in a research note released right after the announcement.
Market Impact & Investor Outlook
The AI hype has propelled Alphabet Inc. to a record-breaking valuation. Google’s parent company is now worth over $4 trillion in the eyes of investors.
Alphabet's market cap is currently hovering about $150 billion higher than Apple's. The AI boom has officially flipped the script on who is the world's most valuable company.
Alphabet's stock has been on a tear since early September. This 57% surge happened as legal heat over its search monopoly finally cooled down.
A federal judge's ruling actually left the door open for the long-standing Google-Apple search alliance. Reports show Google pays Apple over $20 billion annually to stay as the default search engine.
Bringing Gemini to iPhone also heats up the rivalry with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Apple users will now have more flexibility to choose their preferred AI sidekick.
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For investors, this collaboration proves that even rivals need to team up to win. All eyes are now on Apple to see if they can close the gap by 2026.
Reference:
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AP News, Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone. Accessed on January 13, 2026
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