Gemini Advanced subscribers are now empowered to create and share custom AI chatbots, known as Gems, tailored for specialized tasks. This innovative feature, introduced by Google, is currently accessible exclusively through the Gemini web client. However, recent developments suggest that mobile sharing capabilities may soon be on the horizon.
What you need to know
- Gemini Advanced subscribers can create and share Gems, which are custom AI chatbots aimed to help with specialized tasks.
- Currently, Gems can only be shared using the Gemini web client.
- Now, an APK teardown of the Google app beta reveals Gem sharing may be coming to mobile soon.
Since the I/O 2024 developer conference, Google has been diligently enhancing the capabilities of Gemini, positioning it as a competitor to OpenAI’s ChatGPT. The introduction of Gems in August 2024 marked a significant step in this direction, allowing users to develop chatbots that serve as “experts” in specific fields. This feature is available to Gemini Advanced, Business, and Enterprise subscribers, providing a competitive edge against OpenAI’s GPT Store.
Once a custom Gem is created, users can save and share it with others. However, the current limitation requires sharing to occur solely through the Gemini web client, which can be inconvenient. Recent findings from an APK teardown by Android Authority have unveiled promising news: in the beta version 15.49.40.sa.arm64 of the Google app, a new option to Share conversation and gem instructions has been identified.
This new functionality appears alongside the existing Share conversation option in the action menu for Gemini. Users will now have the convenience of sharing both the conversation and Gem instructions with a single tap. It’s important to note that any links created will be public, granting access to the Gem’s name and other relevant details to anyone with the link.
This enhancement promises to streamline the process of sharing custom Gems on mobile devices, eliminating the need for users to navigate to the web client. Should this feature be rolled out publicly, it would significantly enhance the user experience, aligning mobile functionality more closely with that of the desktop version. It is expected that the ability to create and share custom Gems will continue to be a premium feature available to Gemini Advanced subscribers.
While the timeline for the public release of mobile sharing capabilities remains uncertain, the functionality being present in the app beta is a positive indicator of Google’s ongoing progress in this area.
