Apple may hire Google to build Gemini AI engine into next-generation iPhone

The next batch of Apple iPhones could feature an artificial intelligence upgrade that comes from search engine giant Google. 

Apple is exploring a deal with Google that would allow Google to build its Gemini AI engine into Apple's iPhones, Bloomberg reported on Monday. Apple and Google have not confirmed a deal. Neither company immediately responded to a request for comment Monday. 

Wall Street analysts said the potential deal would help both companies in different ways.