Gemini's capabilities Archives

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May 6, 2025

Gemini Live’s most powerful upgrade could be right around the corner (APK teardown)

Google's Gemini platform is evolving to perform tasks across various applications, with the recent rebranding of Extensions to Apps enhancing its interaction with software and services. Analysis of the beta release of the Google app for Android indicates upcoming support for Gemini Apps in Live mode, suggesting real-time capabilities are being developed. The rollout of Gemini Apps is expected to be phased, with "phase one" indicating a gradual introduction of features, though details on the initial applications remain unclear. The tech community is anticipating more information about compatible apps and the official announcement of these functionalities.

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April 18, 2025

Gemini will come to Wear OS as an app update [APK Insight]

Google's Gemini platform will replace Assistant on Wear OS devices through an app update. This transition was hinted at in January, with the latest Assistant app version (1.18.x) revealing strings related to Gemini. Users can activate Gemini by holding the side button or using the "Hey Google" hotword. Gemini's capabilities will be similar to Google Assistant, allowing users to set alarms, timers, and message contacts, though it's unclear if it will integrate with Gmail or Google Maps. Location and Voice Match settings will remain unchanged, and the Wear OS Tile feature will still be available. The launch may coincide with a new flagship watch.

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April 3, 2025

Google highlights smarter Gemini capabilities when integrating the Photos app

Google has introduced a support document detailing the integration of its Gemini AI with the Photos app for Android devices, allowing users to search for specific memories using details like places, faces, dates, and events. This functionality is currently being rolled out to a select group of invited users. Users can engage in natural language queries to locate photos, ask questions about locations and dates, and describe images they seek. Once identified, users can tap on the photo or album to view it in the Photos app. The features are available in the Gemini app for Android, but access is limited, and prompts must be in English. Users need to log into Gemini with the same Google account associated with Photos. The features resemble the "Ask Photos" test in early access through Google Labs, which integrates some of Gemini's functionality directly within the Photos app.

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March 13, 2025

Google prepares huge Gemini app updates for ‘personalization’ with more to try out

Google has announced updates to its Gemini app, including the introduction of the 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental model, which enhances its ability to handle complex queries. The app now features a "personalization" experimental option that tailors responses based on user history across Google services. Users can upload files directly into the app, and Gemini can break down prompts into manageable steps for more accurate responses. The app integrates with services like Calendar, Notes, Tasks, and Photos, allowing users to perform multi-step queries seamlessly. Additionally, the Deep Research feature has been improved to help users explore complex subjects more effectively, with real-time insights into Gemini's processes. Access to the Deep Research feature will be limited to a few trials each month for general users, while Gemini Advanced users will have expanded access.

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March 8, 2025

Android Auto’s next update could bring controls for a more comfortable car ride

Google is developing temperature controls for Android Auto, with internal code indicating potential settings for high, low, and off. This feature is part of the Android Auto 13.9 beta update, which also included bug fixes and minor language adjustments. The integration of temperature controls may work alongside Android Auto's upcoming Gemini features, which include voice-activated music playback and basic trip planning.

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December 26, 2024

How to remove your activity from Gemini

Gemini is an AI-powered chatbot from Google that can summarize texts, generate images, and learn from user interactions. It retains both textual and spoken data by default, raising privacy concerns. Users can manage their activity by navigating to Gemini's web app, where they can delete activity based on various time frames or remove individual activities. Users can also turn off activity saving and adjust auto-deletion settings for data older than 3, 18, or 36 months. To delete a chat in Google Messages, users can tap the three-dot icon and confirm deletion. Gemini is the default virtual assistant for the Google Pixel 9 series and is expected to be pre-installed on many top Android devices.

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December 11, 2024

Google to Integrate Gemini with Android 16 While Ditching Extensions

Google is enhancing its Gemini technology, primarily within its ecosystem, with plans for deeper integration in Android 16 through a new API. Gemini will be integrated with third-party and OEM applications, including Samsung's Reminder app. In Android 16, Gemini-powered features may be available in various applications without needing separate extensions, benefiting browsers, email and calendar apps, clock and note-taking apps, and media management in Google Photos. Additionally, Gemini may support Quick Share for device detection and file sharing. This development indicates that Google aims to streamline user experiences and extend Gemini's functionality to non-Google applications.

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December 10, 2024

Android 16 gets ready to let Gemini control everything from alarms to video (APK teardown)

Google has released the first developer preview of Android 16, introducing features aimed at enhancing user experience, including "app functions" that allow Gemini, Google's AI assistant, to perform actions within various applications. An APK teardown has revealed potential functionalities, such as creating alarms in Samsung Clock, deleting notes in Samsung Notes, and updating tasks in Samsung Reminders. The identified categories of tasks for Gemini include: - Browser: Create and find bookmarks, find tabs, get histories, show site, update bookmark. - Calendar: Create events, find and update events. - Camera: Scan documents, take photos. - Clock: Create alarms and timers, find and update alarms and timers. - Email: Create email drafts, find accounts and emails, send and update emails. - Files: Find files. - Maps: Get directions and find places. - Messages: Find and forward messages, reply and send messages. - Music: Create personal playlists, find music items. - Nearby Sharing: Find nearby devices, share files. - Notes: Create and find folders and notes. - Phone: Accept and make calls. - Photos: Create and find albums. - Tasks: Create and find task categories and tasks. The functionality of the "Types" category is unclear, and none of these functions are currently live. Further developments are expected as Android 16 progresses.

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October 16, 2024

October Pixel Drop: Helpful enhancements for your devices

Gemini is now accessible on all Pixel Buds models, including Pixel Buds Pro, A-Series, and the original version, allowing hands-free interaction by saying, “Hey Google, let’s talk.” Gemini Live has been made available to all Pixel users at no cost and now supports additional languages, including German and Portuguese. Users can also use Gemini to locate saved content in Pixel Screenshots by asking it to find specific items, such as “find the brand of sneakers I saved in Screenshots.”

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September 18, 2024

Google Makes Gemini Live AI Chatbot Available to All Android Users | PYMNTS.com

Google has launched Gemini Live, a voice AI chatbot available for free to all Android users. Initially introduced during the Pixel 9 launch in August, it was first accessible only to Gemini Advanced subscribers. Now, it can be used by anyone with the Gemini app or its overlay on Android devices. OpenAI's Advanced Voice Mode, demonstrated in May, has had limited availability due to computational constraints. Gemini Live allows users to engage in natural conversations, pause discussions, and continue dialogues while their phones are locked. Google plans to integrate Gemini with various applications, including Keep, Tasks, Utilities, Calendar, and YouTube Music. The integration enables users to access the AI assistant at any time and interact with applications like Gmail and Google Messages. Google has also expanded Gemini AI's reach in India, focusing on multilingual capabilities for cross-border eCommerce. Tim Peters from Enghouse Systems noted the potential of multilingual AI chatbots for small and midsize businesses to facilitate global customer connections through real-time translations.

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