Google upgrades all Gemini side panels in Workspace to have the same features
Gemini in Google Workspace can now “complete complex, cross-app tasks” from whatever app you’re working in.
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Gemini app makes Daily Brief free in the US
After introducing at I/O 2026 in May, Google is making Daily Brief in the Gemini app available for free in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay gets bubble minimization and multitasking on Android
The Gemini overlay on Android now has a multitasking option that gives you a floating bubble shortcut when you Minimize.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Spark rolling out Google Photos control for automated editing, sharing, & more
The latest first-party app that Gemini Spark can control is Google Photos. The personal agent can “handle complex, multi-stage workflows” with your library.
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Google Home update fixes alarms, improves media & smart home voice controls
The latest Google Home update is fixing issues with alarms that some users were experiencing while also improving media and smart home voice controls in Google’s continued effort to address pain points in Gemini for Home.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live
Following the announcement at I/O 2026, Google is rolling out Gmail Live, Docs Live, and Keep Live this week. After testing in recent months, these voice capabilities are now generally available.
Expand Expanding CloseMrBeast will try to survive ‘the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes’ using Gemini and Fitbit Air in deal with Google
Google has struck a deal with MrBeast, the most popular YouTuber, to promote Gemini and Google Health, with one of the first partnerships being a challenge in “the planet’s most unforgiving landscapes.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.8 Flash rolling out three weeks after last release
After the last model release three weeks ago, Google today is rolling out Gemini 3.8 Flash. This marks the third Flash update in three months.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Notebook switching to compute-based usage limits, like Gemini app
Following the Gemini app in May, Gemini Notebook is switching to “compute-specific usage limits” starting in September.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Intelligence requires Gemini Nano 3, Google lists first Nano 4 phones
Following the launch of the Pixel 11 series, Google has updated its developer documentation for Gemini Nano 4.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces ‘Expert Intelligence’ to let you add Play Books in Gemini Notebook
Expert Intelligence is a new “cross Google initiative that helps you engage with your trusted sources through Google AI products,” starting with Play Books and Gemini Notebook.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live gets productivity upgrade with Spark, Gmail, and other integrations
Google today is significantly boosting the Gemini Live experience with several productivity-focused integrations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle launches Gemini 3.5 Transcribe, which powers Gboard Rambler & is coming to Chrome
Google today introduced Gemini 3.5 Transcribe as its “most precise speech-to-text model yet” that is already powering several first-party products.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out new gradient ring for subscribers on Android, web
Google is introducing a blue gradient ring around your Account photo to indicate whether you’re subscribed to a paid tier.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Chrome and auto browse roll out on Android in the US
After previewing in May, Google has now finished rolling out Gemini in Chrome for Android users in the US.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets 3.7 Flash & setting to turn off corner media watermarks
When Gemini 3.7 Flash launched yesterday morning, Google said it was just powering the Spark agent in the Gemini app. The updated model is now available for chats.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3.7 Flash launches three weeks after last model, live in Spark
Just three weeks after the last release, Google today announced Gemini 3.7 Flash, which continues the company’s accelerated cadence.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini is getting over a dozen new connected apps – here’s the list
AI assistants are at their most useful when they can connect to other aspects of your digital life, and Gemini is expanding its integrations with over a dozen new connected apps incoming including the likes of Ticketmaster, Angi, Zocdoc, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app hits 1 billion monthly users, Google teases what’s next
Google today announced that over 1 billion people are using the Gemini app every month.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Gemini overlay for Wear OS rolling out to Pixel Watch
Gemini on Wear OS is getting a new overlay design that takes after Neural Expressive on Android phones to boost cross-device consistency.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Chrome starts rolling out updated navigation bar with Gemini button on Android [Gallery]
Google Chrome is testing a pretty major new redesign on mobile devices – Android and iPhone – which has dual bars on the top and bottom as well as a new Gemini shortcut.
Expand Expanding CloseAsk Maps in Google Maps rolling out Personal Intelligence, real-time transit, global launch
After rolling out in March, the Gemini-powered Ask Maps chat in Google Maps is getting a number of big updates today, including a global launch.
Expand Expanding CloseWhy are you still using Google Assistant on Android? [Poll]
Google Assistant has an official end-of-life date – September 4. While many have already made the jump to Gemini, a number of Android users are still holding on to Google Assistant. Why are you?
Expand Expanding CloseGemini will create mobile & desktop apps in the future as AI Studio for Android, iOS is canceled
At I/O 2026, Google teased an AI Studio app for Android and iOS. This mobile application has been canceled in favor of what sounds like a deep Gemini app integration.
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