The clearest signal yet about Siri’s next major overhaul has come from Google Cloud, which pointed to a launch window in the second half of 2026. That timeline gives shape to Apple’s long-rumored plan for a Gemini-powered Siri, even though the company has not publicly detailed the rollout.
At the same time, the new version of Siri has still not appeared in iOS, and Apple has not offered a fresh official explanation about the release date. That gap has kept attention on the project, especially because Apple first announced the Gemini-based Siri revamp in January 2026.
Google Cloud points to Gemini at the core
Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian said at Google Cloud 2026 that the new Siri will arrive in the latter half of 2026. His comments matter because they are the most direct indication so far that the project is still moving forward.
Kurian also said the Siri foundation will be built on Gemini large language models. He added that the infrastructure will be hosted on Google Cloud, which suggests the update will go far beyond interface changes and reach the actual AI engine behind Siri.
Why the iOS absence matters
Despite the announcement made by Apple earlier in the year, there is still no visible sign of a Gemini-based Siri inside iOS. That absence has fueled speculation that Apple is still preparing the system before showing it publicly.
Apple has also stayed quiet after the January announcement, leaving the timing of the launch open to interpretation. For now, the Google Cloud comment stands out as the strongest public clue that the project remains active.
What Apple may show before launch
Some reports cited in the reference suggest Apple could introduce the refreshed Siri through iOS 27 at WWDC 2026. If that happens, the company would likely reveal the product before it reaches users in its final form.
Those same reports point to June 2026 as a possible announcement period and September 2026 as a possible release period. Still, these are only report-based expectations, not direct confirmation from Apple.
A bigger shift than a simple Siri update
Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, as cited in the reference, described the new Siri as a major change rather than a minor upgrade. The version tied to iOS 27 is said to behave more like an agentic chatbot, meaning it could handle tasks more independently.
The report also says Siri may get its own dedicated app. That would push it closer to services such as Gemini and Perplexity than to the traditional voice assistant model Apple users have known.
More advanced interaction is expected
The same reporting suggests multimodal capabilities are part of the plan. In practical terms, that would allow Siri to understand context better and respond to more complex questions.
It is also described as being able to carry out multi-step processes without repeated interruptions. If that materializes, it would mark a major departure from the older Siri behavior that often required separate commands for separate actions.
Possible model marketplace inside Siri
One of the more notable possibilities mentioned in the report is an AI marketplace inside Siri. Users may be able to add language models from other providers, including Anthropic and DeepSeek.
If Apple adopts that approach, Siri could become a more flexible layer on top of multiple AI systems rather than a single fixed assistant. Even so, that idea remains unconfirmed and should still be treated as a future plan rather than a finished feature.
What is already clearer is the broad direction of the project. Apple appears to be preparing a far more ambitious Siri, and the latest signal from Google Cloud suggests the Gemini-backed version is still scheduled to arrive by the end of 2026.