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Apple’s AI Search Engine to Rival Perplexity in iOS 26 Update

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Apple is developing an AI-based web search tool in California, USA. Set to debut with iOS 26 update in, it aims to compete with Perplexity and ChatGPT. Called 'World Knowledge Answers', it will integrate with Siri, Safari, and Spotlight. The tool uses large language models, possibly from Google. Apple and Google recently agreed to test Google's AI model for Siri. The new search will include text, photos, videos, and local points of interest. Apple is building three components: a planner, a search system, and a summarizer. The company is considering using Google's AI model for the summarizer and planner functions. (Updated 5 Sep 2025, 00:02 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Apple is developing an AI -based web search tool in California, USA
  • Set to debut with iOS 26 update in, it aims to compete with Perplexity and ChatGPT
  • Called 'World Knowledge Answers', it will integrate with Siri , Safari, and Spotlight