Google CEO Suggests iOS 19 Will Feature Built-In Gemini Integration

[picpicmac]

So embarrassing that Apple needs multiple outside help.

Just ... no.

Apple is, and has always been, a systems integrator.

macOS itself is a child of BSD Unix via Mach twiddling via NeXT.

All of the hardware that Apple sells... is manufactured by someone else.

The constant need of the toxic fandom to trash Apple is itself a reflection of the toxic online society we've built in the internet age.

 

[Mousse]

Before we lose our cool, this is probably just an alternative to ChatGPT, not a replacement.

$20B says it will be the default.😏

The negotiation is determining how much $$$ changes hands.

 

[bigboy29]

I have no problem with this, as long as we can say no thanks and turn it off. Both to ChatGPT and Gemini (and whatever else might be coming).

I have no problems with added options as long as they are options.

 

[ZMacintosh]

theres so much cruft on devices now. so many things that overlap or really confuse users (from average tech users, novices, to technophiles) such Siri, Apple Intelligence, HomeKit/Home App. nothing integrates well or even at all in some cases.

I'd like to see iOS 19 declutter the noise and reduce all of this overhead and simplify the experience back. innovate in simplifying not opening every door and window to this crap.

 

[Kottu]

From 1997. As you can see, it still works. At least until they turn 2G in Europe off in ~2030.

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Does the date indicate 8th November 2022 or 22nd November 2008?

 

[coolfactor]

Do not want. Please let it be some sort of downloaded/opt in feature.

With ChatGPT being added via an "extension", wouldn't Gemini support come as the same, or truly "built-in" that can't be removed? One must wonder, is Apple selling its soul?

 

[m4mario]

With ChatGPT being added via an "extension", wouldn't Gemini support come as the same, or truly "built-in" that can't be removed? One must wonder, is Apple selling its soul?

There is no way Apple is going to send user data to Google by default without the user explicitly approving it. At least in 2025-26.

 

[antiprotest]

It's likely true.

At this point, I believe what other companies' CEOs say about what and when Apple will release more than what Tim Cook et al say what and when Apple will release.

 

[Arcus]

C'Mon who even uses Gemini???

Everyone who uses google even if they don't know it.

 

[Unity451]

If this happens, it's a clear apple surrender in the AI race.

 

[SactoGuy18]

I think what we'll see in iOS 19.x: you can choose between different AI engines. That means ChatGPT, Grok, Meta AI, Gemini or whatever AI engine out there has "hooks" into iOS itself.

 

[SactoGuy18]

If this happens, it's a clear apple surrender in the AI race.

No, it's essentially the external AI engine accessed from Apple Intelligence itself.

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

Tested both

Chat GPT is better and closer to a humane conversation if that’s a thing.

So yeah, I vote ChatGPT

 

[CloneBB]

Now will it let me do things with my Google apps is the question? If it is just another handoff to a bot, that's disappointing. But very excited if I can use it for Gmail, Google Calendar, Keep, etc.

I would never use a Google product on my phone.

 

[RSmith2023]

So I’m presuming Apple would offer a setting/toggle to determine which AI model would be used (if at all) as default? And leave it blank/disabled until a user makes that choice? (A modification of what it is already doing for ChatGPT…

My only concern is that Google basically ignores user privacy preferences at every turn so there’s a real trade off between functionality and privacy with them. (IMO)

 

[supremedesigner]

Not Google but Grok. The more options, the better.

 

[okieoutwest]

I have been increasingly thinking about switching to a Fairphone with e/OS as privacy becomes the top feature differentiator for me with all devices. If Apple isn't careful about these integrations, it would be an instant switch from iOS.

 

[mrhick01]

Please, no.
It's obnoxious enough as it is.

Yeah, well...

If Google raises that $20 billion they give Apple yearly to $50 billion, Apple (under Cook) probably will

 

[WarmWinterHat]

I think what we'll see in iOS 19.x: you can choose between different AI engines. That means ChatGPT, Grok, Meta AI, Gemini or whatever AI engine out there has "hooks" into iOS itself.

Just make it an API and let the AI companies do the hook. No need to have their names in the Settings app.

 

[macabrumorsab]

Apple can't simply ignore Gemini. It can act as a real assitant and save you money.
This video is actually somehow scary, specially the second half:

Edit: and this one is even scarier:

 

[contacos]

Yes please. I miss circle to search so much when I am on my iPhone, especially the auto translate of anything that is currently on the screen but who am I kidding, Apple will probably limit it to what it could potentially do

 

[Agent007]

Just ... no.

Apple is, and has always been, a systems integrator.

macOS itself is a child of BSD Unix via Mach twiddling via NeXT.

All of the hardware that Apple sells... is manufactured by someone else.

The constant need of the toxic fandom to trash Apple is itself a reflection of the toxic online society we've built in the internet age.

This person's account is less than two years old and has posted over 1,600 times. Must be a serious tech enthusiast.

 

[jz0309]

As long as it is an opt-in I don’t really care, just do not enable it by default. Google AI is just as bad as ChatGPT or Meta AI or anything like it.
If you want to use it, fine, you know what their real interest is: your data…

 

[EBone12355]

And I will disable it as soon as it's added.

 

[Apple$]

If it means integration with the iPhone 15 and below, then I’m all for it.