Gemini, Assistant and Google

Google starts testing a new Gemini-powered Assistant voice on Nest speakers
User reports suggest that Google Assistant on Nest speakers is responding to some queries with a new, more natural-sounding voice.
Gemini-powered Google Assistant is starting to answer some commands with new voice
In August, Google said it would be using Gemini models to improve Assistant on smart speakers and displays with a new voice
Google Assistant’s Gemini upgrade is arriving and using a new voice
Remember back in August when Google teased that it was bringing the power of Gemini to Assistant? Well, it looks like the wait is finally over; at least for some users. Reports are coming in of interesting changes to how Google Assistant sounds and responds on smart speakers and displays.
Google smart speakers are starting to sound like Gemini
A few Google Home users are hearing a new voice coming from their Nest smart speakers, and it sure sounds like the new Gemini-enhanced Google Assistant.
Google Nest smart speakers are starting to get this Gemini-powered upgrade
It appears Google is still experimenting with the new voices and has not rolled them out fully for Nest devices. Apart from a more natural conversation flow, the new Gemini-powered voice on Nest speakers and displays should understand you better. It will also enable you to ask follow-up questions without providing context.
Google’s connecting Spotify to its Gemini AI assistant
Gemini can play music found by song titles, artist names, album names, playlist names, or for a particular activity, but at the moment, it won’t create playlists or radio stations on Spotify. One thing to be aware of is that if you’ve already linked another music service like YouTube Music,
This Gemini update for Android lets you do more without unlocking your phone
Replaced Google Assistant with Gemini? You'll soon be making calls and sending messages without unlocking your phone. See if ...
Gemini can now make calls and text from a locked phone
Google’s Gemini AI assistant has rolled out a new feature that allows users to make calls and send messages without unlocking ...
Google’s AI podcast creator NotebookLM could be coming to the Gemini app on your phone
Delving deep into the code for the latest beta version of the Google Gemini app, it looks like Google ’s NotebookLM AI ...
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Gemini app widely rolling out Utilities Extension on Android
The "Utilities" Gemini Extension has been rolling out over the past few weeks and it’s now seeing wider availability in the ...
Gemini AI Assistant Rolling Out Support for Making Calls, Sending Messages on the Lock Screen
Once activated, users will be able to voice activate Gemini on the lock screen and then either add a verbal or typed command ...
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Google Introduces Lock Screen Calling and Messaging with Gemini Assistant
Google's Gemini assistant app introduces a new feature for Android, enabling calls and text messages directly from the lock ...
Quick Phrases in Google Assistant currently has an annoying bug
The Quick Phrases menu can be accessed by navigating to the Gemini or Assistant options via the Google app's Settings. In ...
What's the difference between Gemini and Gemini Live?
Gemini and Gemini Live are two different versions of Google's new AI experience, but they're more different than their names ...