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Google’s Gemini models will power Apple’s future ‘Apple Intelligence’ features, including a revamped Siri.Dado Ruvic/Reuters

Alphabet GOOGL-Q said on Monday it had ‍entered ​into a multi-year deal with Apple AAPL-Q where the next generation of the iPhone maker’s ⁠AI models will be based on Google’s Gemini models.

The tie-up signals a strong vote ‌of confidence ‍in Google’s AI technology, ‍after its most recent ‌version of Gemini ⁠launched to strong reviews, intensifying ​pressure on rivals.

Google’s models will power Apple’s future “Apple Intelligence” features, including the revamped Siri, set ​to launch this year.

“After careful evaluation, Apple determined that Google’s AI technology provides the most capable foundation for Apple Foundation ⁠Models,” Google said in ⁠a statement.

“Apple Intelligence will continue ‌to run on Apple devices and Private Cloud Compute, while maintaining Apple’s industry-leading privacy standards.”