Credit: Ryan Haines / Android AuthorityApple is preparing to add Gemini to its list of third-party AI models within Apple Intelligence.“Google” was spotted in a backend update along with the iOS 18.4 beta.It’s unknown if Gemini will arrive in a later iOS 18 update or further down the road.During WWDC 2024, Apple announced a partnership with Open AI to bring ChatGPT to iOS 18. However, that wasn’t the only AI model the company was planning to bring into the fold. Craig Federighi, SVP of software engineering, mentioned in an interview that he wanted to eventually let users choose which AI model to use with Apple Intelligence. Based on a recent leak, that day may be coming soon.According to a social post from Aaron Perris of MacRumors, Apple has released a backend update along with iOS 18.4 beta. That update includes references to “Google,” along with “OpenAI,” as options for third-party models within Apple Intelligence. This suggests that the Cupertino-based firm is paving the way to eventually add Gemini integration.