Joe Maring / Android Authority
Of all the features that the Google Pixel 10 series brought, Daily Hub was the one that intrigued me the most. I love the idea of my phone greeting me with immediately relevant information before I start my day. And, as it’s made by Google, I could expect all the relevant content from my many Google apps and services to be included, right? Not quite. The early version of Daily Hub was as useful as a wet piece of toast. As a result, the company quickly yanked it to polish it up a bit.
This loss didn’t affect me too severely — I don’t own a Pixel 10, but I craved a similar feature, albeit with a few more customizations. So, naturally, to achieve my vision, I turned to Google’s generative AI for assistance. Could I use Gemini to serve me with a Daily Hub equivalent? I gave this idea a whack, and here are my findings.
Do you use an AI chatbot as a daily digest tool? 11 votes Yes, it's how I start and end my day. 18 % I tried it once or twice but the routine never stuck. 36 % No, I simply don't see the need. 45 %
Why using Gemini as a Daily Hub alternative makes sense
Ryan Haines / Android Authority
As mentioned, Daily Hub is an exclusive feature for Pixel 10 users. If it lands on any device beyond the latest device line, it’ll likely remain on Google hardware. This leaves many other Android phone users out in the cold. Gemini is near-universal on modern Android devices, which makes it the perfect avenue for a Daily Hub double.
Not only is Gemini's output highly customizable, it can also retrieve info from other Google products.
More importantly, unlike Daily Hub, Gemini’s response is highly customizable based on the content of the prompt used. If I want an extended forecast included in the response, I can specify this. What about Premier League fixtures and kick-off times? Sure! As I’ll discover, Gemini doesn’t grant every one of my wishes, but the results are more impressive than Daily Hub ever produced. I mean, I definitely don’t need recommendations for YouTube videos from Google.
Joe Maring / Android Authority
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