Gemini Go rolling out to replace Google Assistant on Android Go phones
The deprecation of Google Assistant continues today with Gemini Go for Android Go devices that have entry-level specs.
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New Google Labs ‘Dreambeans’ app is like a hyper-personalized Google Now
Google Labs today announced an experimental Dreambeans app on Android and iOS to “proactively dream up personalized daily stories that cut through the clutter and connect you to what matters.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home update adds ‘Pet Memory’ for Nest Cam, expands ‘Ask Home’
Yet another Google Home update is now rolling out, bringing a Gemini-powered “Pet Memory” to Nest Cam owners, while also expanding on “Ask Home.”
Expand Expanding CloseWhat are you actually doing with Gemini?
Further reflecting on Google’s practical focus for Gemini and AI in general at I/O 2026 last week, I still find myself struggling to find ways to actually make this technology useful in ways that actually matter. So, what are you doing with Gemini?
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Spark rolls out to Google AI Ultra in the US: How it works
As previewed last week, Gemini Spark is now available in the US for Google AI Ultra subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle adjusts Gemini’s new usage limits in response to complaints
At I/O 2026 last week, the Gemini app switched to compute-based usage limits. In response to “feedback about hitting limits too quickly,” Google today announced some changes.
Expand Expanding CloseNew Gemini Live voices rolling out, Android widget gets Neural Expressive icons
Following last week’s Neural Expressive redesign, the Gemini app is rolling out new voices for the main chat experience and Gemini Live.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home can now use what cameras see as automation starters, Android widget improved
The latest Google Home update lets you tap into Gemini’s camera scene understanding for automations, while there are a slew of updates across the Home app and voice assistant.
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Google clarifies its slightly confusing pair of AI Ultra plans
Following the introduction of a more affordable new tier, Google One’s AI Ultra plans have been a tiny bit confusing for those looking to switch, but Google is updating the process to make things a bit more clear.
Expand Expanding CloseWhat Gemini features you get with Google AI Plus, Pro, & Ultra [May 2026]
To get more out of Gemini-powered features in first-party apps, Google offers AI Plus, AI Pro, and AI Ultra subscriptions. At I/O 2026 in May, the plans got updated usage limits.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle showcased Gemini’s focus on practical AI, but I still have mixed feelings
AI continues to give me mixed feelings about the future, and that’s top of mind following another Gemini-heavy Google I/O this past week. On the one hand, Google continues to show some of the most practical and useful ideas for AI, but until I can trust it, I struggle to actually get excited about it.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live redesign now works with more ‘Connected Apps’ on Android
As part of the Neural Expressive redesign, Gemini Live on Android can now access more first- and third-party “Connected Apps.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app for Mac adding ‘Spark’ agent and voice control this summer
At I/O 2026, Google previewed two major features for the Gemini app on macOS that are coming this summer.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has tripled Gemini usage limits for Antigravity, twice
New usage limits have hit Google’s Gemini AI models and, following user concerns, Google has raised those limits specifically for Antigravity – twice.
Expand Expanding Close‘Gemini built in’ will bring Google Home AI features to more third-party speakers this year
On the back of a ton of Gemini announcements at I/O 2026, Google is today announcing “Gemini built in” as a new solution that brings AI features to third-party devices including speakers, cameras, and more.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini’s new usage limits are live, and users already seem frustrated about it
As a part of a massive slate of new AI announcements, Google this week also announced new compute-based usage limits for Gemini – existing users don’t seem too happy about it.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app adding CapCut’s video and image editing tools
A new partnership between Gemini and CapCut means the video and image editing suite will be integrating some of its tools into Google’s AI assistant app, but it’s unclear what that might look like.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Play Store gets new ‘Ask Play’ chatbot as Gemini starts recommending apps
Google’s entire ethos is built around Gemini these days, and now, that experience is coming to how you search, discover, and use apps on the Play Store.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle flips Antigravity into an agentic dev suite, AI Studio app lands on Android
With Gemini 3.5 Flash doing frontier-level work at a fraction of the cost, Google’s Antigravity 2.0 is here to help build and manage your agents and let them loose on your latest projects. Meanwhile, AI Studio is gaining a dedicated Android app to execute on your ideas while on the go.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Studio can now build Android apps, Android Studio adds iOS app porting
Following The Android Show, Google made several developer announcements at I/O 2026, led by AI Studio’s new capability to build native Android apps.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Omni, the ‘create anything’ model, starts today with lifelike video
Google has unveiled Gemini Omni, a new family of generative models designed to “create anything,” and you can use it today to create surprisingly realistic videos.
Expand Expanding CloseYouTube overhaul broadens search with ‘Ask YouTube,’ adds Gemini Omni to recreate someone else’s Shorts
Gemini Omni, the latest generative model announced at Google I/O, is coming to YouTube within the Shorts Remix tool. It adds generative edits to other creators’ videos so users can add their own spin. Search is also getting a contextual upgrade.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Flow AI video editing & music tools getting dedicated apps and Omni upgrades
As its competition takes a break, Google is doubling down on video generation through Gemini, with Omni upgrades for it filmmaker and musician-focused Flow AI tools, as well as dedicated mobile apps starting on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseDocs Live and voice AI in Google Keep let you talk to create, ‘Google Pics’ announced
Besides Gmail announcements, Google at I/O 2026 announced AI voice features for Docs and Keep. The company also unveiled “Google Pics” as the newest Workspace app.
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