Gemini app rolling out ‘Past Chats’ personalization to free users
Google is now beginning to roll out the “Past Chats” feature to free users of the Gemini app around the world.
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Nano Banana 2 brings Pro quality at Flash speeds, rolling out to Gemini app
Google today announced Nano Banana 2 as its latest image model rolling out now to the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle details MCP-like ‘AppFunctions’ that let Gemini use Android apps
Following the Gemini automation announcement today, Google is detailing how all this works under the hood on Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle releases ‘Gemini Enterprise’ mobile app, adds @Google Chat for Workspace
Last October, Google announced Gemini Enterprise for business users, and the mobile apps are now available. Meanwhile, @Google Chat is now available in the Gemini app for Workspace users.
Expand Expanding CloseScam Detection comes to Samsung’s S26 Phone app as Google Messages gets Gemini boost
At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked, Google announced Scam Detection updates for calls and its Messages app.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle upgrades Circle to Search with Gemini 3 for multi-search, bottom chat UI
Besides Gemini automation, Google today announced the latest Circle to Search features for the Galaxy S26 and Pixel 10.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini automation on Pixel 10, S26 can book rides and place orders
At Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked, Google announced agentic automation capabilities for the Gemini app on the Galaxy S26, as well as the Pixel 10.
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Google Maps might let you restyle Street View with Nano Banana, for some reason
Nano Banana might creep into Google Maps, according to a new insight report. The image generation model appears to be in testing in the Google Maps app, offering to reimagine “your favorite” places.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app adds video templates to quick start generation
Following music generation last week, the Gemini app is upgrading video generation with templates.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM rolls out prompt-based slide revisions, Gemini 3.1 Pro, more
NotebookLM has received a slew of updates in the past few days, headlined by Gemini 3.1 Pro and slide customizations.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle announces Gemini 3.1 Pro for ‘complex problem-solving’
In November, Google introduced Gemini 3 Pro in preview, with Gemini 3 Flash following a month later. Google today announced Gemini 3.1 Pro “for tasks where a simple answer isn’t enough.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out music generation for all with Lyria 3
Following text, audio overviews, images, and video, the Gemini app’s latest output is music with Lyria 3.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app makes sharing more prominent in chats, boosts icon
Gemini for Android has rolled out tweaks to the chat page that make sharing and the overflow menu more prominent actions.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Docs rolling out Gemini-powered audio summaries
After introducing text-to-speech in August, Google Docs is now rolling out audio summaries.
Expand Expanding CloseSony’s WF-1000XM6 earbuds pack 32-bit audio and Google Gemini for a hefty $329
Sony officially released its flagship WF-1000XM6 earbuds with what appears to be a plethora of thoughtful touches, including 32-bit audio processing reserved for high-end earbuds.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini 3 Deep Think gets ‘major upgrade’ aimed at practical applications
Deep Think is Gemini’s “specialized reasoning mode,” and Google today announced a “major upgrade” to let it “solve modern challenges across science, research, and engineering.”
Expand Expanding CloseGemini on Android desktop will have persistent icon, keyboard shortcut
When the Android desktop interface leaked last month, there was a Gemini icon in the status bar. We now know a bit more about that persistent access.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle confirms Gemini in Chrome is now available for Chromebook Plus laptops
After it first showed up for user a couple of weeks ago, Google has confirmed that its Gemini in Chrome browser features are now available to Chromebook owners, but only those on a Chromebook Plus model.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini’s Google Messages, iMessage, and WhatsApp problem
Google has set out three tentpoles for Gemini: personal, proactive, and powerful. The company made big strides on the first pillar with Personal Intelligence, but there’s a very obvious blind spot with messaging.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini ‘Tools’ redesign comes to Android & iOS as ‘My stuff’ drops preview
Following the web earlier this week, Gemini is giving the Tools menu on Android and iOS a redesign. There are also changes to My stuff in the side panel.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle airing Gemini ad at the Super Bowl: ‘New Home’ [Video]
At the Super Bowl — sorry, I mean “Big Game” — this Sunday, Google is airing an ad all about the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app Tools menu adds ‘Labs’ section, Personal Intelligence toggle
As the Gemini app picks up more features, Google is improving organization of the Tools menu on the web with Experimental Labs.
Expand Expanding CloseShould you downgrade to Google AI Plus?
Google AI Plus came to the US this week as the more affordable alternative to AI Pro, which previously served as the entry point to premium Gemini features. Whether it’s worth downgrading comes down to how you use Google AI.
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The vast majority of Android Auto users still don’t seem to have Gemini
Google announced the rollout of Gemini for Android Auto in November 2025 and, a couple of months later, it still doesn’t seem to be available for the majority of drivers.
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