Gemini app rolling out Scheduled Actions on Android
Following the announcement in early June, Google is more widely rolling out Scheduled Actions to the Gemini app on Android.
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Google launches Gemini 2.5 Pro, free app access continues
Following the first preview three months ago, Google is ready to launch Gemini 2.5 Pro and make the reasoning model generally available (GA) for consumers and developers.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app switches to always available nav drawer on Android
Google is updating the Gemini app on Android with a nav drawer, just like on the web, that brings a number of usability upgrades.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle Home web app getting more controls, Gemini will let you send broadcasts
In addition to all the Android announcements, Google Home previewed a number of upcoming updates and features today.
Expand Expanding CloseIt’s now just the ‘Gemini’ app as ‘Gemini Pro’ brand goes away
Google has finalized a branding change for the Gemini app that started at I/O 2025, with “Gemini Pro” and “Gemini Ultra” no longer in use.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app Pro subscribers now get three ‘Veo 3 Fast’ videos per day
Google is now giving AI Pro subscribers in the Gemini app more video generations with Veo 3 Fast after previously providing a 10-pack trial. Veo 3 is Google’s latest model for video with the ability to generate audio.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini coming to Google Docs for Android
On mobile, Gemini in Google Workspace has been limited to the Gmail app, but it’s now coming to Google Docs for Android.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle AI Studio users concerned about free access after new Gemini app limits
Earlier this week, Google doubled the recently introduced 2.5 Pro query limit in the Gemini app for AI Pro subscribers. It then emerged that Google is planning to make similar limit changes to AI Studio.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app rolling out ‘scheduled actions’ to AI Pro and AI Ultra
Following the 2.5 Pro model update yesterday, Google is introducing “scheduled actions” to the Gemini app.
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OnePlus phones have a handy Gemini lockscreen shortcut missing from Pixel and Galaxy
OnePlus phones have had a Gemini shortcut on the lockscreen for a while now, something devices from Google and Samsung still lack, as highlighted by the company’s latest launch.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app gets UI tweaks, swipe left to launch Live gesture
In addition to the 2.5 Pro model update today, Google is also rolling out some UI tweaks to the Gemini app on Android, including a swipe left gesture for Live.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live rolling out captions for quiet conversations
After widely rolling out camera and screen sharing to Android and iOS last week, Google is adding real-time captions to Gemini Live.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolling out upgraded Gemini 2.5 Pro preview
Google today released an “upgraded preview” of Gemini 2.5 Pro that will soon be generally available in the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app doubles recently introduced 2.5 Pro query limit
In recent days, Google AI Pro subscribers noticed lower query limits for 2.5 Pro in the Gemini app. That has now been doubled, with Google now specifying what the limits actually are.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Drive adding ‘Catch me up’ command
The Gemini side panel in Google Drive offers one of the more powerful AI experiences in Workspace, with its latest capability being “Catch me up.”
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Report: Samsung nears Perplexity deal, could be ‘a default’ on the Galaxy S26
According to a new report, Samsung may start emphasizing Perplexity over Gemini with its Galaxy S26 series next year.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle rolls out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to everyone
In addition to the Veo 3 expansion today, Google confirmed that Gemini Live camera and screen sharing is now available to all Android and iOS users.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini app ‘Pro’ users getting Veo 3 trial on Android & iOS, AI Ultra now in 73 countries
Following last week’s launch at I/O 2025, Google is expanding access to Veo 3 in the Gemini app and Flow, while the Google AI Ultra subscription is coming to more subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseGmail can now automatically show Gemini summary cards
Last year, Gmail for Android and iOS introduced a summarize feature, and Gemini can now surface summary cards automatically.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini Live camera and screen sharing more widely rolling out to iPhone
Following the announcement at I/O 2025 last week, Google is more widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to the iPhone and iPad app.
Expand Expanding CloseGemini in Google Drive can now analyze videos
The latest feature for the Gemini side panel in Google Drive (on the web) is the ability to “get summaries and ask questions about the content of videos.”
Expand Expanding CloseThe difference between Gemini and Search AI Mode is an assistant
Even with both products eventually offering a “Live” feature, I think the difference between the Gemini app and AI in Google Search is now pretty clear. However, having two products that do similar things is inelegant, and might pose some confusion for most users.
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Gemini Live camera, screen sharing widely rolling out to free Android users
In addition to Gemini Live announcements at I/O 2025, Google looks to be widely rolling out camera and screen sharing for free Android users. This free availability was first announced over a month ago in a gradual rollout.
Expand Expanding CloseNotebookLM Audio Overviews add ‘Length’ control as LearnLM infused into Gemini
Besides the new Android and iOS app (which already picked up its first post-launch update) this week, NotebookLM Audio Overviews are rolling out a new Length customization.
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