Less search with Google in Safari: Apple information rejected

Alphabet does not believe that the number of Google search queries has decreased from Apple devices. The internet giant rejected a corresponding remark by Apple Service chief Eddy Cue during a appearance before a US court last week. So there is even A “general request for request” in the search. “This also includes an increase in the entire inquiries that come from Apple’s devices and platforms,” ​​according to the rather pointed statement. The group did not do any details.

CUE: AI search is the future

Apple’s powerful senior vice president of services was invited to testify against Google mother Alphabet at the Cartel Procedure of the US Justice Ministry (Department of Justice). The DOJ wants to split the Internet giant and ban it to conclude search contracts such as the with Apple. Alphabet is currently paying around $ 20 billion a year to be a standard search in Safari on iPhone, iPad and Mac. CUE had said that in April 2025 the first reduction in Google search queries was experienced. “This has not happened in 22 years,” said the manager.

In his view, this has to do with the increasing use of AI search tools such as perplexity, chatt or copilot. With Gemini, Google itself has its own AI system that is increasingly integrated into the search. According to CUE, Apple itself is also considering taking a closer look at the AI ​​search area to integrate it into Safari.

Alphabet share clearly in the minus

Cues statement had negative effects on the Alphabet share. Shortly after becoming known, it was a good 7.5 percent for the share certificates. After a smaller recovery, the stock is still significantly in the red, over the past five days by 6.24 percent. Alphabet’s statement helped the group little. The company had further emphasized that the search expanded to include new functions with which Google Search would be “more useful” for users. “You can use new ways (in search of), be it with the browser, the Google app or your voice (about the voice fashion of Gemini) or Google Lens.”

What exactly that means, Google wants to own developer conference I/O communicate – plus new functions. The event is planned for May 20 and 21 and – like Apple’s WWDC – takes place digitally.