Google redesigns Gemini homescreen to be even simpler on Android
Following the changes earlier this week, the Gemini app is rolling out another redesign to the Android homescreen.
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Xiaomi 14T and Mix Flip launch globally with Google’s Circle to Search and Gemini Nano
Xiaomi has just announced its new 14T series and the global launch of the Mix Flip foldable, and they’re the first devices in an expansion of Circle to Search and Gemini Nano.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle will use Gemini to improve notifications on Pixel Buds Pro 2
At launch, the only spoken notifications available on the Pixel Buds Pro 2 are from messaging apps, but Google is planning to upgrade the alert experience with Gemini.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Gemini is coming to all Pixel Buds
Google has confirmed that all Google Pixel Buds will get access to the Gemini LLM as part of an update to how AI assistants work on Bluetooth earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Calendar Gemini Extension starts rolling out
The Gemini Extension for Google Calendar is starting to roll out for some accounts on Android and the web client.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app coming to Google Workspace as LLMs boost Gmail security
To encourage business and enterprise use, Google is now letting paid Workspace tiers access the standalone Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolls out simplified homescreen on Android
Following the web, Google is giving the Gemini app on Android a greatly simplified homescreen.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live starts going live for free users on Android
Last week, Google announced that Gemini Live is beginning to roll out for free users, and it’s now hitting the first Android devices.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini on the web gets Google Tasks and Keep Extensions
After rolling out to mobile for some, the Gemini Extensions for Google Keep and Tasks are now available in gemini.google.com.
Expand Expanding CloseHow the Gemini Google Calendar Extension works
In addition to Keep and Tasks, Google announced a Calendar Gemini Extension earlier this year, and we now have more details about what it can do.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is now rolling out Gemini Live to free users on Android
After coming to Advanced subscribers a month ago, Gemini Live is now starting to roll out to free users on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini might redesign its homepage, adds Gems to mobile app
Following the desktop launch last month, Gems are now available in the mobile app, while there might be a Gemini homepage redesign.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Advanced members can give friends a 4-month trial
Gemini Advanced today is letting users give out three 4-month trials to the subscription.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Photos starts rolling out Ask Photos — how to join waitlist
After being previewed at I/O 2024 in May, Google Photos is now rolling out “early access” to Ask Photos to select US users on Android and iOS.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Forms adding Gemini-powered ‘Help me create a form’
Following Gmail, Drive, Docs/Sheets/Slides, and Meet, Gemini is coming to Google Forms with “Help me create a form.”
Expand Expanding CloseIntel launches ‘Lunar Lake’ with big promises, highlights Gemini Nano on Chromebooks
Intel has launched its latest generation of laptop chips, “Lunar Lake,” with the promise of massive performance and battery life gains.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out file upload on Android, iOS
Following Live and more Extensions, the Gemini mobile app is rolling out support for file uploads instead of having to use gemini.google.com. This requires Gemini Advanced.
Expand Expanding CloseAndroid Auto preparing Gemini Live support and ‘local media’ controls alongside radio
Google appears to be working on a couple of new Android Auto features, with further support for “local media” from your car continuing to be developed alongside hints that Gemini Live may be supported in the car.
Expand Expanding CloseHow Pixel Recorder is using Gemini Nano with Multimodality, which is ~2x larger than 1.0
Like the Screenshots app, Recorder is using Gemini Nano with Multimodality on the Pixel 9 series. Google shared more details about the integration earlier this week.
Expand Expanding CloseFree Gemini gets faster 1.5 Flash responses, Google Tasks Extension rolling out
Last month, the Gemini free tier was upgraded with 1.5 Flash and Google now says those responses are “up to 50% faster.”
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out Gems and Imagen 3, with people generation, to Gemini Advanced
Following the preview at I/O 2024 in May, Gemini is rolling out Gems, as well as Imagen 3, to Advanced subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Keep and Tasks Gemini Extensions coming soon to more devices
In addition to Live and the floating overlay panel, the Pixel 9 series debuted the Google Keep and Tasks Gemini Extensions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Meet ‘Take notes for me’ rolling out to Workspace
Google Meet previewed “Takes notes for me” a year ago and this Gemini feature is now rolling out to Workspace customers.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle’s vision for Pixel 9 is great, but doesn’t escape my biggest problem with AI
I’ve still not found myself using generative AI regularly, even as Gemini takes over any and every Google product as of late. With the Pixel 9 series, AI is more important than ever, but I find myself frustrated by the same fundamental flaw in generative AI that even the Pixel 9 can’t escape.
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