OnePlus and Oppo to add Gemini to devices later this year
Google has confirmed during Google Cloud Next ’24 that OnePlus and Oppo will add Gemini LLM to the firms’ devices in 2024.
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Google has confirmed during Google Cloud Next ’24 that OnePlus and Oppo will add Gemini LLM to the firms’ devices in 2024.
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At Cloud Next 2024, Google published a “prompting guide” for Gemini in Workspace, especially in Gmail and Docs.
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Besides Vids, Google Workspace is getting a slew of new features and Gemini capabilities at Cloud Next 2024.
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Initially launching last year as “Studio Bot,” Google is renaming its AI-powered app development assistant to “Gemini in Android Studio.”
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After “hardware limitations” were cited as the reason that the Pixel 8 isn’t getting Gemini Nano earlier this month, Google announced today that the on-device LLM is coming after all.
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The work to make Gemini a better phone assistant continues, with Google recently updating it to automatically start Maps navigation “when you ask for directions.”
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In the latest beta version of the Google Search app, the company has moved closer to launching its Gemini chatbot on tablets.
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Following the announcement a month ago, Gemini is starting to roll out for some Google Messages beta users.
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Besides using Gemini to power features in its apps and services, Google offers its LLM to third-party developers. Apple is reportedly in talks with Google to license Gemini for the iPhone.
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Google Gemini is a useful AI tool, but it’s really only accessible through a website. As a fun trick, though, you can actually get to Google Gemini by simply visiting the website “ai.com,” which now redirects to the tool.
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Ahead of the 2024 US election, Google has confirmed that Gemini will not answer questions about not only US elections, but elections around the globe.
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During The Android Show today, Google shared more about Gemini Nano, including how it won’t be coming to the Pixel 8.
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Google is launching “a more precise way for you to tune Gemini’s responses” on the web app.
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Google Cloud and Stack Overflow announced a strategic partnership today that boosts the utility of Gemini for developers.
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Sundar Pichai on Tuesday sent an internal memo reiterating how Google “got it wrong” with Gemini responses and image generation. The CEO told employees that they have to “focus on what matters most: building helpful products that are deserving of our users’ trust.”
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Even before generative AI, it was clear that Google Assistant was in retreat. Now that Google is in its “Gemini era,” what’s next for Assistant?
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Following reminders last week, Gemini on Android can now access your Google Calendar events, as well as create new ones via voice command.
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As we previously spotted, Gemini is coming to Google Messages as a chatbot that helps you “draft messages, brainstorm ideas, plan events, or simply have a fun conversation.”
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My reservations about Google calling all of its AI features “Gemini” remain, but most users seem to like the branding change. One thing I’ve seen people speculate about is a “Hey Gemini” hotword in the future.
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Google’s Gemini app is a neat look into the company’s most advanced AI language model incorporated right into your phone; however, it takes over as your preferred Assistant. Here’s how to switch back to Google Assistant for voice commands.
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Google announced yesterday that it disabled image generation of people in Gemini following criticism about its historical accuracy. The company today issued a more detailed explanation.
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Google brought the first set of Gemini Workspace features out of preview for personal accounts earlier this week. “Help me create a list” is now being tested in Google Keep.
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Last month, Google Chrome started rolling out a generative AI-powered Tab Organizer and theme maker. Chrome 122 is now letting users opt-in to “Help me write.”
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Amid backlash, Google has announced that Gemini will temporarily disable image generation of people while tweaks are made to the AI.
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