Apple announces partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into iPhone
Apple announced this Monday (June 7, 2026), during its annual developer conference (WWDC 2026), a historic agreement with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT directly into the iOS operating system and the virtual assistant Siri. The partnership, which had been speculated for months, was confirmed by Apple CEO Tim Cook during the main keynote.
What changes for the user?
With the integration, iPhone users will be able to access GPT-4o, the most advanced version of OpenAI's language model, directly from the operating system. In practice, this means that features such as contextual responses, text generation, content summarization, and assistance with complex tasks will be available without the need to open a separate app.
Siri, which has faced criticism for years for lagging behind competitors like Alexa and Google Assistant, will receive a significant upgrade. The assistant will be able to understand more natural commands and perform tasks such as drafting emails, creating lists, explaining concepts, and even generating code—all powered by ChatGPT.
Strategic partnership
The agreement represents a strategic move by Apple to regain ground in the field of artificial intelligence. While Google and Microsoft advanced rapidly with their own AI models, Apple adopted a more cautious stance, prioritizing privacy and security.
According to sources close to the negotiations, the integration will be carried out in a way that preserves user privacy. Apple states that data processed by ChatGPT on iOS will be encrypted and that OpenAI will not have access to users' personal information without explicit consent.
Availability
The feature will be launched as part of the next major iOS update, scheduled for the second half of 2026. Initially, it will be available only in English, with support for other languages added gradually.
Apple also confirmed that the integration will be optional—users can disable it in privacy settings. Additionally, the feature will be free for all iPhone users, with no need for an extra subscription.
Market reactions
Apple's shares rose about 2% in trading following the announcement, while OpenAI, which recently faced regulatory challenges in Europe, saw its credibility in the corporate market strengthened.
Industry analysts consider the partnership a game-changer for the smartphone industry. "Apple is finally taking AI seriously, and integrating ChatGPT into the operating system could revolutionize how we use the iPhone on a daily basis," commented Mark Gurman from Bloomberg.
Next steps
Apple did not reveal details about possible future integrations with other AI models, but it is speculated that the company is also developing its own internal model, called "Apple GPT," which could be used for simpler and privacy-sensitive tasks, while ChatGPT takes on more complex functions.
WWDC 2026 continues through Friday (June 11), with more announcements expected in the areas of augmented reality and hardware.