Apple is inking a deal with Google to make a custom Gemini AI model to power the next version of its virtual assistant Siri for spring 2026, according to a Nov. 2 report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. A subsequent report on Wednesday states Apple will pay $1 billion a year for this new 1.2 trillion parameter model.

Carmakers are increasingly opting out of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, replacing them with their own systems. Consumer adviser Clark Howard warns that this shift is financially motivated, as automakers prefer to use their own systems instead of those provided by Apple or Google.

Prominent investor Ross Gerber is urging Apple to replace CEO Tim Cook and integrate Google's Gemini AI, suggesting a strategic partnership to enhance

In a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Berkshire said it owned 17.85 million Alphabet shares as of Sept. 30.

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Apple is reportedly partnering with Google to power Siri with Gemini AI and users have strong feelings about it. Here’s what they’re saying and why it matters.