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Google launches Gemini AI app for iOS

OUR BUREAU information and perform tasks like checking
emails, finding locations, or managing files directly
San Francisco, CA
through the AI assistant, as per GSM Arena.
oogle’s highly anticipated Gemini app has For users of the latest iPhone models, in-
officially launched on iOS, bringing the tech cluding the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 16 series,
Ggiant’s advanced AI assistant to iPhone us- the Gemini app comes with an additional conve-
ers. The app combines voice, text, and camera in- nience: direct integration with the iPhone’s ‘Action
puts for a highly versatile experience, according to Button’.
GSM Arena. This allows users to quickly activate the Gem-
In an exciting development for iOS users, ini app for instant searches, conversations, or
Google has launched its Gemini app, a versatile AI-driven tasks directly from the physical button,
AI assistant that expands the functionality of its making it easier to access Google’s AI when need-
existing Gemini platform. ed most.
Available now on the Apple App Store, the While the Gemini app is packed with impres-
app allows users to interact with Google’s AI via Google Gemini cannot control system settings or third-party sive features, it does have some limitations.
voice, text, or even the iPhone’s camera, providing apps installed on the iPhone (Agency photo) As with other AI assistants on iOS, such as Siri
a more engaging and dynamic way to access infor- or Amazon’s Alexa, Google Gemini cannot con-
mation and assistance. evating the user experience with live voice-based trol system settings or third-party apps installed on
The new Gemini app offers users the same communication, as per GSM Arena. the iPhone.
core features found in the Gemini section of the Additionally, the app is designed to integrate As per GSM Arena, this restriction is due to
Google app, including advanced AI-powered seamlessly with Google’s suite of services. While Apple’s privacy and security policies, which limit
searches and conversational capabilities. it doesn’t have control over iPhone settings or external apps from modifying system-wide settings.
However, one standout feature is the intro- third-party apps like Apple’s own Siri or other Despite this limitation, the Gemini app’s abili-
duction of ‘Gemini Live’, a real-time voice chat competitors’ AI systems, Gemini can access and ty to interact with Google’s ecosystem of apps and
experience with Google’s AI assistant. interact with various Google apps such as Maps, services gives it a distinct advantage for users heav-
This feature aims to deliver an even more Gmail, Drive, and YouTube. ily invested in Google’s suite of productivity tools.
natural and fluid interaction with the assistant, el- This ensures that users can quickly retrieve (With agency reports)

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