To completely remove the "artificial idiot" label from Siri, Apple has chosen a technical shortcut of "using others' strength to achieve its own goals."

According to the latest report, Apple has obtained full access to the Google Gemini model. This collaboration is not just about simple interface integration but allows Apple to use Gemini's powerful computing capabilities for "model distillation," creating smaller and smarter localized AI models tailored for its devices.

Technical "Distillation": Putting a Cloud Brain into an iPhone

The so-called "distillation" technology can be understood as letting a "genius teacher" guide a "regular student" step by step:

Extracting the essence: Apple asks the main version of Gemini questions and obtains detailed reasoning processes, allowing its self-developed small model to learn its internal calculation methods.

Cost-effective efficiency: After training, Apple's small model can achieve performance close to that of cloud-based large models with minimal computing power requirements.

Localized security: These models can run on the device without needing an internet connection, improving response speed while perfectly safeguarding Apple's cherished user privacy.

iOS27 Ahead: A New Siri Faces "Downsizing Challenge"

With this collaborative framework, the new Siri expected to be released with iOS27 will have transformative capabilities:

Deep interaction: It will be able to answer complex questions, provide emotional support, and even tell stories to users.

All-around assistant: It will be capable of scanning and understanding documents, summarizing information, and making travel bookings with one click.

High customization: Apple has the right to edit and adjust Gemini, ensuring its response style aligns closely with Apple's user experience.

Walking on Two Legs: Apple Has Never Given Up "Going It Alone"

Although it currently relies on Google's support in terms of intelligence, Apple has not put all its eggs in one basket.

Its internal Apple Foundation Models team continues to work hard to develop independent self-developed AI models. This means Apple is adopting a strategy of "short-term reliance and long-term self-research," quickly capturing the market by utilizing third-party mature technologies while building its own core model system.

From cloud-based "distillation" to local execution, Apple