For You SEO / Web Designer Nerds - Apple and Google Are Friends Now!

Posted on 1/14/26 at 4:38 pm

Posted by FLTech

Member since Sep 2017

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Posted on 1/14/26 at 4:38 pm

This is actually a massive development for SEO Web Designers

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In a move that would’ve sounded impossible a year ago, Apple has officially teamed up with Google’s Gemini AI to help power Siri. Translation? When users ask Siri for recommendations, services, or local businesses, Siri will now pull answers using Google’s AI and Google’s data. And yes, that includes Google Business Profiles. This is a rare “Apple ?? Google” moment, and it’s a big one.

What Does This Mean For Local Businesses?

It means iPhone users asking Siri things like “best plumber near me” or “coffee shop open right now” are much more likely to see Google Business Profile results. Between Android and Apple devices, you’re now talking about visibility across roughly 99% of the smartphone market. If your GBP is well-optimized, you’re no longer just competing on Google Search and Maps, you’re showing up inside Apple’s ecosystem too. That’s a massive expansion of reach without spending an extra dollar on ads.

The big picture? Google Business Profiles just became even more powerful. They’re no longer just how customers find you on Google, they’re quickly becoming the default data layer for AI-powered local search everywhere. If your profile is optimized, active, and packed with good info, you’re about to benefit from more searches than ever before. And if it’s not… Siri will happily send your future customers to the business down the street instead.

This post was edited on 1/14/26 at 4:38 pm