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  • The Apple Support app is getting a new AI-powered chatbot, as reported by some users.
  • Users can directly chat with the AI assistant to troubleshoot their Apple devices.
  • There is no word as to when this will be rolled out for everyone.

Some iPhone users are reporting that they are getting an AI-powered chatbot in the Apple Support app, as part of an early preview testing, which could roll out sometime later. Users noticed a new “Chat” button that was added to the Apple Support app, which lets you talk to the AI chatbot support assistant in the app itself.

The AI chatbot can help you troubleshoot your Apple devices, and answer questions related to Apple products or services. Since the chatbot is powered by AI, it can make mistakes so tread cautiously if you are following its advice.

In case the chatbot is unable to provide a resolution to your issue, there is an option to escalate the problem to an Apple Support staff member. Apple is well aware that the AI assistant is an “experimental feature” and it can make mistakes. So for such instances, Apple advises its users to “verify important information.”

As of now, that is all the information we have on Apple Support’s AI chatbot. There is no word on when the chatbot will be rolling out widely for everyone. However, it shows that despite the poor reception of Apple Intelligence , the company is not shying away from using AI and integrating it into its products.

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  • Apple and Google have officially confirmed their team-up for the next-gen Siri AI.
  • The Cupertino Giant will be using Google’s Gemini for a more personalized Siri model as well as Apple Intelligence features.
  • We can expect the next-gen Siri to come out with iOS 26.4, sometime in March or April.

Apple has officially confirmed joining forces with Google to use its Gemini AI model to power the next-generation Siri. It will offer a more personalized experience and will be coming out with the iOS 26.4 update. Apple also plans to leverage Gemini’s capabilities for other Apple Intelligence features as well, later down the line.

The Next-Gen Siri will be powered by Google’s Gemini AI

Apple officially confirmed that it will be partnering with Google in a statement to CNBC . Here’s what it stated, “After careful evaluation, we determined that Google’s technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation Models, and we’re excited about the innovative new experiences it will unlock for our users.”

Later, Google also shared a post on X confirming the tie-up, “Apple and Google have entered into a multi-year collaboration under which the next generation of Apple Foundation Models will be based on Google’s Gemini models and cloud technology. These models will help power future Apple Intelligence features, including a more personalized Siri coming this year.”

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Both statements clearly mention that the Cupertino Giant will be using Gemini to power its assistant Siri. This was already rumored, as Apple’s attempts to acquire Perplexity went nowhere. With Gemini, Siri will get a major AI update . It will be able to handle more nuanced conversations and provide better results. Something long-time Apple users have been asking for years.

The next-gen Siri will arrive with the iOS 26.4 update, which will launch sometime in March or April. And it is only going to be available for Apple Intelligence-supported devices .

Something else worth noting is how Google’s statement mentions that Gemini will power Apple Intelligence features. This leads us to believe that Apple could use Gemini’s multi-modal capabilities for its Writings tools , Image Playground , and Message summaries, too.

Elon Musk Not Happy With Apple and Google Tie Up

xAI CEO Elon Musk also responded to Google’s announcement post on X, sharing his thoughts on the matter by saying, “This seems like an unreasonable concentration of power for Google, given that they also have Android and Chrome.” Though we don’t expect either Apple or Google to respond to Elon, we will update the situation as it progresses.

It is worth noting that xAI is the company behind Grok, which is in hot water currently due to its inappropriate image generation fiasco , and has been getting backlash from multiple news outlets, X users, and even government authorities.

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