Gemini will replace Google Assistant on Android in 2026
Back in March, Google said Gemini would replace Assistant on Android phones this year. That “upgrade” is now set for 2026.
Expand Expanding Close
Gemini app now lets you edit with Nano Banana by drawing, detect AI videos
Following yesterday’s big launch, the Gemini app is adding a “new way to prompt with Nano Banana” by drawing or annotating directly on images. Additionally, SynthID now works on video.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app adds NotebookLM integration, details Thinking/Pro usage limits
Besides Gemini 3 Flash today, the Gemini app on the web is rolling out a new NotebookLM integration.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app adds 3 Flash ‘Fast’ and ‘Thinking’ models, with 3 ‘Pro’
With today’s launch, Gemini 3 Flash is widely rolling out to the Gemini app and AI Mode in Search. This is one of Google’s speediest model rollouts.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Gemini 3 Flash with Pro-level performance, rolling out now
Following last month’s launch of Gemini 3 Pro, Google today announced Gemini 3 Flash for consumers and developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Deep Research can now generate images, charts, and simulations
After detailing upcoming updates last week, the Gemini app has a new Deep Research capability that will let AI Ultra subscribers “visualize complex information instantly” with images and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live rolling out microphone mute button
Besides Search Live, Gemini Live is also rolling out a pair of updates today that should result in “less talking over each other” and “more smooth chatting.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out richer, more visual Google Maps results
Google is rolling out an update to the Gemini app today that better displays information pulled from the Google Maps extension.
Expand Expanding CloseUpgraded Deep Research coming to Gemini app, agent now available for devs
Google today announced a “significantly more powerful Gemini Deep Research agent” that will soon be available in consumer apps and is now available for developers.
Expand Expanding CloseChrome for iPhone rolling out built-in Gemini integration
After teasing in September, Google Chrome for iOS is now more widely rolling out a built-in Gemini experience.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle adding more links in AI Mode, testing AI features for Google News
Noting how the “way people consume information evolves,” Google announced five updates to boost links in AI Mode and the Gemini app, as well as support the web.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gemini 3 Deep Think to AI Ultra
After previewing last month with the launch of Gemini 3 Pro, the new Deep Think mode is now available for Google AI Ultra subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini gets web redesign with new dark theme, ‘My Stuff’ folder
Following Android and iOS last month, the Gemini web app is getting its redesign, with Google aiming for a “clean, modern look.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle changes Gemini 3 Pro free access limits due to ‘high demand’
Since the launch of Gemini 3 Pro and Nano Banana Pro, Google looks to have limited what free users can access in response to high demand.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay switching to fullscreen glow on Android
The last visual update to the Gemini overlay introduced a four-color glow, and Google now looks to be switching to a fullscreen animation.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live now captions you, Search Live gets homescreen shortcut
Last week, Gemini Live got a big model upgrade, and now a quality-of-life update improves the captions experience.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gemini 3-powered ‘Nano Banana Pro’ image gen, editing
Google is following Tuesday’s launch of Gemini 3 Pro with Nano Banana Pro. The image generation and editing model is officially Gemini 3 Pro Image, but the viral moniker is sticking around.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3 Pro rolling out to Android as iPhone app gets redesign
Following the announcement yesterday, Gemini 3 Pro is now rolling out to the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out Gemini 3 Pro as ‘Gemini Agent’ comes to AI Ultra
Google today is introducing new features for the Gemini app, led by Gemini Agent, made possible by Gemini 3 Pro.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Gemini 3 with state-of-the-art reasoning, ‘generative UI’ for responses, more
Google today announced Gemini 3 with the goal of bringing “any idea to life.” The first model available in this family is Gemini 3 Pro with the rollout starting today for the Gemini app and AI Mode.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini for Android gets homepage redesign, black dark theme, & ‘My Stuff’
Following the last redesign in September, the Gemini app has a new look for its homepage and conversations, starting on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets a new way to guide photo-to-video generations
Google is updating the Gemini app today with a better way to use photo-to-video generation by adding visual ingredients.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out agentic ‘Buy for me’ and AI calling, shopping with Gemini, more
Google is getting ready for holiday shopping with a handful of new features led by agentic AI checkout and calling.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Deep Research can tap into your Gmail and Google Drive
After adding PDF support in May, Gemini Deep Research can now directly tap information stored in your Gmail and Google Chat conversations, as well as Google Drive files.
Expand Expanding Close