Deep Research comes to Gemini Android app
After debuting on the web in December, Deep Research is now available in Gemini for Android.
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Gemini Live switching to phone call-style notifications on Android
After rolling out “Talk Live about this” last week, Gemini Live is now starting to use phone call-style notifications on Android.
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Pixel 9a reportedly doesn’t come with free Gemini Advanced
Google’s upcoming Pixel 9a is shaping up to be a solid affordable Pixel device, but according to a new leak, it won’t come with the free Gemini Advanced perks that are included with other Pixel devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 2.0 Flash rolling out to Gemini app on Android, iOS
Following Thursday’s announcement, Gemini 2.0 Flash is now appearing in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos tones down Gemini’s ‘Ask Photos’ search UI
Google Photos started testing Ask Photos in September. An update to Google Photos for Android today tones down the UI of this Gemini-powered search capability.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Extensions can be accessed when your Android phone is locked
It took a year from launch, but Gemini on Android is now a much better phone assistant. The latest update lets you access Gemini Extensions from the Android lockscreen.
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Most Google Workspace admins can’t disable Gemini without talking to support
As Gemini is now readily available to Google Workspace subscribers, admins have found that the ability to disable the new AI features is hidden behind a conversation with Google support.
Expand Expanding Close‘Gemini 2.0 Pro Experimental’ mentioned, but is not here yet [U]
Update: Google has revised the Gemini release notes (to 2025.01.30) and removed the “2.0 Pro Experimental” announcement. In releasing 2.0 Flash today, it looks like a previous/earlier version (2025.01.28) of the changelog was used. Nevertheless, it seems like Google is continuing its “Flash” and “Pro” branding this generation.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 2.0 Flash hits stable, rolling out to Gemini app
After entering preview last month, Google is now rolling out the stable version of Gemini 2.0 Flash to the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Sheets will write Python code to generate insights, charts
The Gemini side panel in Google Sheets is being updated to let you more easily visualize and analyze data through insights and charts. It goes beyond summarizing spreadsheets or creating tables.
Expand Expanding CloseHere’s an extended look at Gemini’s Project Astra in Android XR
When I got a chance to use Android XR in December, my favorite aspect was getting to use the Gemini experience powered by Project Astra and Gemini 2.0. There’s now an extended look at that from MKBHD.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out ‘Talk Live about this’ on Pixel 9
Following last week’s announcement, we are now seeing Gemini’s new “Talk Live about this” capability on the Pixel 9 series.
Expand Expanding ClosePerplexity Assistant rivals Gemini for Android as your next action model AI
Another AI assistant is rolling out for Android, but this one brings the promise of real-world value. The Perplexity Assistant is an AI model that can actually hail rides from Uber and perform tasks through apps on your phone.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle widely rolling out Gemini overlay redesign for Android
Google is widely rolling out a redesign of the Gemini overlay and homepage on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home Gemini Extension going stable with more controls
After first coming to the Public Preview program, the Google Home Gemini Extension is now rolling out to all users. Google tells us that it will be fully available over the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25’s side button can launch Gemini as Samsung apps get Extensions
In addition to multi-Extension prompts and Live conversations with media, Google made a handful of Samsung-specific Gemini announcements with the Galaxy S25 launch yesterday, like launching with the side button.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 uses Snapdragon 8 Elite globally: ‘tailored’ for Gemini, adds satellite support
Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S25 series will be using the Snapdragon 8 Elite from Qualcomm in all regions, and with satellite connectivity too.
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Google TV starts rolling out Gemini-powered ‘News Briefs,’ but only to some users
First unveiled at CES earlier this month, Google TV has announced that it will begin rolling out an experimental feature, “News Briefs,” which is powered by Gemini.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle promotes new Gemini Live, AI features coming to Pixel 9
There was a big Google presence at the Galaxy S25 launch event this morning. Google is now specifically telling Pixel 9 owners (and prospective buyers) about what new Gemini AI features they are set to get.
Expand Expanding CloseGalaxy S25 users get 6 months of Gemini Advanced for free
When users buy any of the Galaxy S25 phones announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event, Google’s paid Gemini Advanced model will be available for free for six months.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets multi-Extension prompts, Project Astra coming to Pixel and S25
As part of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch, Google announced the latest Android, Circle to Search, and Gemini app features.
Expand Expanding CloseUpdated Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model now available
Back in December, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking was announced as Google’s first reasoning model and an updated experimental version is now available to test.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app homepage simplification continues with overlay redesign
Last October, Google greatly simplified the Gemini app on mobile. With the overlay redesign on Android, the Gemini homepage continues to get simpler.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini overlay redesign more widely rolling out in beta
Google has been slowly rolling out a redesign of Gemini overlay on Android and more beta users are now seeing it as of Monday morning.
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