Apple Nears OpenAI Deal for iOS 18 as Google Gemini Talks Continue
Apple reportedly close in on an agreement to bring ChatGPT features to the iPhone, while ongoing discussions with Google about Gemini remain unresolved.
Apple approaches a potential agreement with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT features into iOS 18, according to a new Bloomberg report. The exact implementation of these AI capabilities remains unclear, but the companies make significant progress toward a partnership. However, the final deal is not completely locked in just yet.
Simultaneously, Apple keeps its options open as discussions with Google about using the Gemini AI model continue. The tech giants reportedly explore using Gemini for cloud-based text and image generation on the iPhone. Although the two companies have yet to reach a final agreement, the negotiations stay active and a future deal remains a strong possibility.
These developments happen just ahead of major industry events, with Google I/O kicking off on May 14 and Apple's WWDC following on June 10. Apple is widely expected to unveil its highly anticipated AI features and a revamped, generative AI-powered version of Siri at the upcoming WWDC keynote.