Apple WWDC 2026: Apple Intelligence includes support from Google's Gemini models; Know what's new

During the highly anticipated Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2026, Apple showcased a significant upgrade to its Apple Intelligence platform, now enhanced through a partnership with Google's Gemini AI models. This revamped system promises to allow AI models to operate directly on Apple devices like iPhones, iPads, and Macs, while also leveraging Apple's cloud servers for demanding computational tasks. Apple emphasized that this collaboration marks a notable advancement, equipping Apple Intelligence with improved capabilities in understanding, reasoning, and executing complex operations. The new architecture, dubbed "Apple Foundation Models," aims to harness the strengths of Google’s technology while ensuring user privacy through the continued use of their Private Cloud Compute system. The updated foundation models are designed to be multimodal, enabling them to process and generate various content types, including text and images. This means the AI can not only interpret images but also create them based on text descriptions, enhancing user interactions with advanced text-based tasks. For example, attendees learned that the upgraded AI will be capable of generating realistic images from simple text prompts and can answer questions about images, such as object identification and contextual summarization. Additionally, Apple announced that select devices will feature a more powerful version of its AI model, which will enhance natural speech generation, improve voice dictation accuracy, and better comprehend complex language and requests. However, Apple has yet to disclose which specific iPhones, iPads, or Macs will support these advanced features. Another highlight from the event was the introduction of a new system orchestrator that acts as a central hub for all Apple Intelligence functionalities. This tool is designed to understand user context—whether they are reading an email, editing photos, or organizing events in their calendar—allowing it to provide tailored recommendations and suggestions. As Apple continues to innovate in the AI space, the enhancements showcased at WWDC 2026 signify a transformative step in how users will interact with technology across Apple’s ecosystem.