My 5 favorite AI apps on Android right now - and how I use them

Kerry Wan/ZDNET AI is everywhere. It's on your desktop, the web, and your phone. Even if you didn't install an AI app on your Android device, Google Gemini is already there because Google decided to put it there. If you like the idea of having AI with you at all times, what Android apps should you consider as your best option? Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 You have many choices. And they're all free. First, know this: Android now ships with a default AI app that doesn't just serve to answer your queries. It's baked deep into the operating system. With that said, let's talk apps. 1. Google Gemini Gemini is the default AI for Android, and Google has done an excellent job of spreading the AI love throughout the system. Because of that, Gemini is probably the best fit for the average user. With Gemini, there is nothing to install or configure (at least for basic usage). I would, however, disable the Gemini Workspaces extension so you don't have to worry about the AI ... Read full article.