Gemini, Google's new AI-powered mobile assistant, is designed to enhance the functionality of digital assistants by offering more natural, conversational, and intuitive help for complex tasks.
Gemini Live
Gemini Live is a conversational experience available to Advanced subscribers on Android, with iOS support coming soon. It allows users to have free-flowing conversations, brainstorm ideas, and practice important conversations. It supports hands-free use, enabling continuous interaction even when the phone is locked. Additionally, 10 new voices have been introduced to make interactions feel more natural.
App Integrations
Gemini integrates seamlessly with Google apps and tools, eliminating the need to switch between different services. New extensions for Keep, Tasks, Utilities, and YouTube Music are being launched. For example, users can ask Gemini to find a recipe in Gmail and add ingredients to a shopping list in Keep. Upcoming features include a Calendar extension that allows users to check availability and set reminders by snapping a photo of a concert flier.
Enhanced Android Experience
Gemini is deeply integrated into the Android user experience, offering context-aware capabilities. Users can activate Gemini by long-pressing the power button or saying "Hey Google." It can provide assistance based on the current screen content, such as answering questions about a YouTube video or adding mentioned restaurants to Google Maps. Gemini also supports drag-and-drop functionality for images generated within the app.
Future Improvements
Despite its recent launch, Gemini already helps with tasks like updating shopping lists, drafting emails, and rehearsing for job interviews. New models like Gemini 1.5 Flash have been incorporated to provide faster and higher-quality responses. Future updates will focus on speed, quality, and deeper integrations with Google Home, Phone, and Messages.
