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This Gemini feature in the YouTube app convinced me to finally ditch the Google Assistant

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-02 00:00:47

Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Ever since Google announced that it would begin phasing out its Assistant for Gemini as the default voice assistant, I have found myself struggling to pick between the two. On one hand, I like the familiarity and reliability of the Assistant but on the other, Gemini is the only one still getting new features. The latter is exactly what finally pushed me to start using Gemini more seriously — despite the occasional hiccup and hallucination. In particular, I’ve

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The Fairphone (Gen. 6)

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-01 22:58:48

Get more done with Google Gemini Get writing assists: Get help writing, brainstorming, learning and more Sum things up: Integrated with Gmail and Google Drive to easily retrieve and summarize info Visualize what you’re thinking: Use prompts to generate images in no time Plan on the go : Gemini can help you plan faster with Google Maps and Google Flights Get even more done with Gemini Live. Ask questions about what is happening on your phone by sharing your screen, or in the world around you

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You’re not alone: This email from Google’s Gemini team is concerning

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-01 23:33:10

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is notifying users that, starting July 7, 2025, Gemini will be able to assist with apps like Phone, Messages, and WhatsApp, regardless of whether Gemini Apps Activity is turned on or off. The vague wording in the email has raised privacy concerns, with users unclear if Gemini will still access these apps even after opting out. While the email says users can disable these features in the “App settings,” it offers no specific steps to do so. Goo

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Gemini Robotics On-Device brings AI to local robotic devices

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-03 17:05:10

We’re introducing an efficient, on-device robotics model with general-purpose dexterity and fast task adaptation. In March, we introduced Gemini Robotics, our most advanced VLA (vision language action) model, bringing Gemini 2.0’s multimodal reasoning and real-world understanding into the physical world. Today, we’re introducing Gemini Robotics On-Device, our most powerful VLA model optimized to run locally on robotic devices. Gemini Robotics On-Device shows strong general-purpose dexterity an

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Google DeepMind’s optimized AI model runs directly on robots

theverge.com Emma Roth 2026-03-03 23:00:00

is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO. Google DeepMind is rolling out an on-device version of its Gemini Robotics AI model that allows it to operate without an internet connection. The vision-language-action model (VLA) comes with dexterous capabilities similar to the one released in March, but Google says “it’s small and efficient enough to run directly on a robot.” The flagship Gemini

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Your Android phone just got a major Gemini upgrade for music fans - and it's free

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-05 18:00:40

NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty The next time you can't remember the name of that song that's stuck in your head, Gemini might be able to help you. One lesser-known feature of Google Assistant was the ability to identify a song, either by letting it listen to a track that was playing or by humming the tune. Pixel phones have a similar feature built in, but if you were on another Android device, you were just left wondering since Assistant switched to Gemini (or you resorted to the Google app or a t

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Gemini for Android Auto may let you manage your smart home from the driver’s seat (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 04:39:26

C. Scott Brown / Android Authority TL;DR Google is working on giving Gemini the ability to control your smart home from your car. Gemini will be able to manage all Home devices connected to your account. Google Assistant for Android Auto and Automotive is a great hands-free tool for handling a variety of tasks while on the road. One such task you can use the digital assistant for is controlling your smart home from the car. When Gemini eventually replaces Assistant on Android Auto and Automot

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Gemini’s homescreen could take this idea from its biggest rival (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 08:06:20

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini is taking some inspiration from ChatGPT. There are now suggestion chips on Gemini’s homescreen. Google also appears to have made a tweak to the greeting text. Save for a brief, friendly greeting and text box at the bottom, Gemini’s homescreen is fairly empty. However, Google could fill up some of that unused space by taking an idea from one of its rivals. Authority Insights story on Android Authority. Discover You're reading anstory on Android Au

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Ask HN: How to Get Rid of Gemini?

news.ycombinator.com Unknown 2026-03-06 12:52:22

After the google+ fiasco I thought Google had learned their lesson about ramming new products down people's throats whether they like them or not, but with Gemini it seems like this lesson has been forgotten. I usually am a pretty happy user of Google's products but they have really ruined the experience for me (and on top of that they are charging extra for the privilege of ruining the experience). Is there a way to completely and permanently get rid of Gemini in such a way that my normal work

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A more Google-y Gemini logo may be right around the corner (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-06 18:44:40

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google may soon replace Gemini’s current two-tone color scheme with its trademark red, blue, green, and yellow colors. We recently gave you an early look at the updated Gemini overlay featuring Google colors. We’ve now spotted similar changes for the Gemini logo and other UI elements in a teardown of the Google app. Google appears to be in the process of replacing Gemini’s existing two-tone color scheme with its signature red, blue, green, and yellow

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I tested Gemini’s latest image generator and here are the results

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-07 08:00:34

Back in November, I tested the image generation capabilities within Google’s Gemini, which was powered by the Imagen 3 model. While I liked it, I ran into its limitations pretty quickly. Google recently rolled out its successor — Imagen 4 — and I’ve been putting it through its paces over the last couple of weeks. I think the new version is definitely an improvement, as some of the issues I had with Imagen 3 are now thankfully gone. But some frustrations still remain, meaning the new version isn

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Ahead of Google Assistant’s death, Gemini finally inherits this much-loved feature

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-09 04:13:08

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini has finally received another long-awaited Google Assistant feature. The chatbot can now identify songs playing nearby using the Google app’s Song Search feature. Previously, Gemini would recommend using third-party music recognition apps when asked to identify a song. Gemini lacked several Google Assistant features at launch, but steady updates from Google have brought it closer to being a comprehensive replacement for the legacy voice assistant.

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Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (Updated: Widely rolling out)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-09 15:56:05

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google app now allows users to upload up to five minutes of video into Gemini for analysis. Gemini has supported video analysis through a YouTube integration, but rivals like ChatGPT have offered the option to upload videos directly to the AI assistant, so Gemini is finally catching up. Additionally, a future update will let users directly record videos within the app, expanding current photo-only capture, as spotted through our

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Gemini app rolls out video upload on Android, iPhone, & web

9to5mac.com Abner Li 2026-03-10 20:10:33

Besides the new navigation drawer and 2.5 Pro going stable, the Gemini app is rolling out video upload and analysis. This lets you add a clip to your prompt. Update 6/19: Google has now rolled out video upload in the Gemini app “for everyone,” including free and paid users. Make sure you’ve updated the Gemini app on iPhone/iPad or the Google app on Android (version 16.24 stable). Afterwards, tap the ‘plus’ menu and find the video in your “Gallery” or “Files.” Related: Gemini app rolling out Sc

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Gemini Space is coming to Pixel phones, and it could be Google’s take on Samsung’s Now Bar

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-11 08:52:06

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing a new feature called “Gemini Space” for its Pixel phones, which is expected to debut on the upcoming Pixel 10 series. “Gemini Space” could be a rebrand of the At a Glance widget that will add new information like finance recaps and sports scores. This new feature could be Google’s version of Samsung’s “Now Brief,” providing a full-screen, contextual summary of your day from the lock screen. Google is locked in a race with rival OpenA

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The Gemini app can now analyze the videos on your phone - how to use it

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-13 00:41:21

VINCENT FEURAY/Getty Images The Gemini app just got a hugely useful upgrade -- the ability to tell you more about videos you've captured. Earlier this year, Google introduced a capability for Gemini to analyze YouTube videos. The feature lets you summarize extended content or get a step-by-step overview of a project. Also: The best AI image generators are getting scary good at things they used to be terrible at Gemini's video capability is expanding this week; now the AI can take a look at y

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Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-14 06:24:05

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR The latest version of the Google app now allows users to upload up to five minutes of video into Gemini for analysis. Gemini has supported video analysis through a YouTube integration, but rivals like ChatGPT have offered the option to upload videos directly to the AI assistant, so Gemini is finally catching up. Additionally, a future update will let users directly record videos within the app, expanding current photo-only capture, as spotted through our

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Gemini Live on your phone may soon be just a swipe away

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-14 09:00:28

Robert Triggs / Android Authority TL;DR Google is testing a new swipe gesture within the Gemini app that allows for a faster and more direct way to launch the Gemini Live experience. The gesture lets you swipe left or right to switch between the standard text-based chat and the live, conversational interface. This feature is appearing for a limited number of users as part of a broader UI update that also adds a navigation drawer to the app. Google’s Gemini chatbot can hold much more in-depth

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Google’s Gemini panicked when playing Pokémon

techcrunch.com Amanda Silberling 2026-03-14 04:53:19

AI companies are battling to dominate the industry, but sometimes they’re also battling in Pokémon gyms. As Google and Anthropic both study how their latest AI models navigate early Pokémon games, the results can be as amusing as they are enlightening — and this time, Google DeepMind has written in a report that Gemini 2.5 Pro resorts to panic when its Pokémon are close to death. This can cause the AI’s performance to experience “qualitatively observable degradation in the model’s reasoning cap

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Google launches production-ready Gemini 2.5 AI models to challenge OpenAI’s enterprise dominance

venturebeat.com Michael Nuñez 2026-03-14 20:55:56

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Google moved decisively to strengthen its position in the artificial intelligence arms race Monday, declaring its most powerful Gemini 2.5 models ready for enterprise production while unveiling a new ultra-efficient variant designed to undercut competitors on cost and speed. The Alphabet subsidiary promoted two of its flagship AI models—G

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Google’s updated Gemini 2.5 Flash pricing is good news and bad news

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 00:03:45

TL;DR Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite is rolling out in preview. The stable versions of Gemini 2.5 Flash and Pro are also rolling out. The cost of input for Flash has gone up by $0.15, but the output has been reduced by $1.00. Google introduced Gemini 2.5 earlier this year, with Pro (experimental) being the first model in the series. A couple of months later, the company rolled out a faster model in early access, known as Gemini 2.5 Flash. Now the firm has an update on these two models and is launching

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Making 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro GA, and introducing Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite

news.ycombinator.com Tulsee Doshi 2026-03-15 01:06:05

We designed Gemini 2.5 to be a family of hybrid reasoning models that provide amazing performance, while also being at the Pareto Frontier of cost and speed. Today, we’re taking the next step with our 2.5 Pro and Flash models by releasing them as stable and generally available. And we’re bringing you 2.5 Flash-Lite in preview — our most cost-efficient and fastest 2.5 model yet. Making 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro generally available Thanks to all of your feedback, today we’re releasing stable version

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Google’s Gemini AI family updated with stable 2.5 Pro, super-efficient 2.5 Flash-Lite

arstechnica.com Unknown 2026-03-15 12:58:55

Google has announced a big expansion of its Gemini AI model family today. After months of tweaking and tuning, the high-power Gemini 2.5 Pro is leaving preview and is ready for developers to build on. Meanwhile, Google is offering a peek at its upcoming high-efficiency model, known as Gemini 2.5 Pro Flash-Lite. Try as it might, Google can't get away from confusing model names. Google's AI aspirations have been looking up in 2025 with the debut of Gemini 2.5. These models showed a marked improve

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We're expanding our Gemini 2.5 family of models

news.ycombinator.com Tulsee Doshi 2026-03-15 16:06:05

We designed Gemini 2.5 to be a family of hybrid reasoning models that provide amazing performance, while also being at the Pareto Frontier of cost and speed. Today, we’re taking the next step with our 2.5 Pro and Flash models by releasing them as stable and generally available. And we’re bringing you 2.5 Flash-Lite in preview — our most cost-efficient and fastest 2.5 model yet. Making 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro generally available Thanks to all of your feedback, today we’re releasing stable version

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Gemini preps a ‘Saved info’ rebrand as work on chat history search continues (Updated: Beta)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-15 23:25:18

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google has recently updated Gemini with a boatload of in-development UI tweaks. Some include dropping the “Gemini” name from headers, and rebranding “Saved info.” We also see further progress on multiple changes to the way you view and access chat history. Update 2: June 17, 2025 (09:25 AM ET): The updated sidebar is now rolling out in beta with Google app v16.23.69. AssembleDebug / Android Authority However, the ability to search past conversation

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Gemini overlay tries out a new look with a splash of Google colors (APK teardown)

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-18 04:46:24

Ryan Haines / Android Authority TL;DR A teardown of the Google app’s recent beta shows Gemini’s overlay UI may soon adopt Google’s brand colors. It replaces Gemini’s current two-tone colors with Google’s trademark red, blue, green, and yellow colors. The colors accent the mic button and highlight the chat box for interacting with Gemini. Google has gradually refined how Gemini appears over the past few months. The assistant’s interface has become more polished, and more integrated, with feat

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Gemini will auto-summarize your PDFs now and tell you what to do next

zdnet.com Artie Beaty 2026-03-18 08:50:55

VINCENT FEURAY / Contributor / Getty Last year, Google introduced the ability for Gemini in Drive to interact with PDF files, summarizing a long document into digestible paragraphs. Gemini now has some new tricks related to PDFs stored in Drive, going beyond just a basic summary. Google introduced PDF summary cards for Gemini, Thursday. When you open a PDF stored in Drive, Gemini will proactively summarize the file's contents and suggest next actions like "Draft a sample proposal" or "List int

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Beyond GPT architecture: Why Google’s Diffusion approach could reshape LLM deployment

venturebeat.com David Chen 2026-03-18 18:48:11

Join the event trusted by enterprise leaders for nearly two decades. VB Transform brings together the people building real enterprise AI strategy. Learn more Last month, along with a comprehensive suite of new AI tools and innovations, Google DeepMind unveiled Gemini Diffusion. This experimental research model uses a diffusion-based approach to generate text. Traditionally, large language models (LLMs) like GPT and Gemini itself have relied on autoregression, a step-by-step approach where each

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Gemini in Google Drive gets right to the point with automatic PDF summaries

androidauthority.com Unknown 2026-03-19 16:50:10

Andy Walker / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini can now read PDFs in Google Drive and create a summary card for quick viewing. The feature comes with buttons users can click to make Gemini take action on the PDF, such as creating a draft proposal. The update is rolling out now to all Workspace users. Google Drive has been getting a lot of Gemini love recently. Google added the ability for Gemini to browse your files and even watch videos for you. Now, Google is rolling out a new feature that gi

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Google’s Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them

theverge.com Jess Weatherbed 2026-03-20 08:48:19

Google is rolling out new Gemini AI features for Workspace users that make it easier to find information in PDFs and form responses. The Gemini-powered file summarization capabilities in Google Drive have now expanded to PDFs and Google Forms, allowing key details and insights to be condensed into a more convenient format that saves users from manually digging through the files. Gemini will proactively create summary cards when users open a PDF in their drive and present clickable actions based

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This Gemini feature in the YouTube app convinced me to finally ditch the Google Assistant

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Gemini Robotics On-Device brings AI to local robotic devices

Google DeepMind’s optimized AI model runs directly on robots

Your Android phone just got a major Gemini upgrade for music fans - and it's free

Gemini for Android Auto may let you manage your smart home from the driver’s seat (APK teardown)

Gemini’s homescreen could take this idea from its biggest rival (APK teardown)

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A more Google-y Gemini logo may be right around the corner (APK teardown)

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Ahead of Google Assistant’s death, Gemini finally inherits this much-loved feature

Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (Updated: Widely rolling out)

Gemini app rolls out video upload on Android, iPhone, & web

Gemini Space is coming to Pixel phones, and it could be Google’s take on Samsung’s Now Bar

The Gemini app can now analyze the videos on your phone - how to use it

Gemini’s new video analysis feature is here, but there’s more coming (APK teardown)

Gemini Live on your phone may soon be just a swipe away

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Making 2.5 Flash and 2.5 Pro GA, and introducing Gemini 2.5 Flash-Lite

Google’s Gemini AI family updated with stable 2.5 Pro, super-efficient 2.5 Flash-Lite

We're expanding our Gemini 2.5 family of models

Gemini preps a ‘Saved info’ rebrand as work on chat history search continues (Updated: Beta)

Gemini overlay tries out a new look with a splash of Google colors (APK teardown)

Gemini will auto-summarize your PDFs now and tell you what to do next

Beyond GPT architecture: Why Google’s Diffusion approach could reshape LLM deployment

Gemini in Google Drive gets right to the point with automatic PDF summaries

Google’s Gemini AI will summarize PDFs for you when you open them

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