Exciting New Gemini Extension Revives Google Assistant Features on Android!

Attention, Android users! If you've been feeling the absence of Google Assistant after the transition to Gemini, there's fantastic news on the horizon. A major upgrade is rolling out that could change everything for your smartphone experience!

One of the most significant grievances with Gemini has been its limited functionality compared to the beloved Google Assistant. Many users missed essential features such as setting alarms and timers, and controlling media playback.

To address these issues, Google is introducing a brand-new "Utilities" extension designed to restore those much-loved capabilities. This innovative tool will allow you to vocalize requests to Gemini for various actions directly on your device. Imagine seamlessly setting and managing alarms and timers, launching websites, capturing photos and screenshots, controlling your media playback, and browsing through screenshots on your Pixel—all just by asking!

For those who love multitasking, Gemini is stepping up its game. You can now give it multiple commands at once, like “Turn my media volume and notification volume to [percentage] and turn on battery saver” or “Take a photo with a 10-second timer.” It’s a huge leap forward for efficiency!

In addition to these features, new lock-screen functionalities are set to be launched soon, allowing users to conveniently set or silence alarms, toggle the flashlight, activate Bluetooth, check battery levels, and even restart their devices straight from the lock screen.

However, it's important to note that Gemini still has some limitations. Currently, it can’t turn closed captioning on or off, adjust media language settings, find and open specific web pages, change its primary language, or utilize the Find My Device feature. While these may seem like omissions, the potential for future enhancements is promising.

Keep in mind that the Utilities feature will be available exclusively within the Gemini mobile app for Android devices. To fully enjoy these upgrades, you will need to set Gemini as your primary assistant. The rollout is gradual, so don’t panic if you haven’t seen the update yet—keep your eyes peeled, as it should become available soon!

Curious if you have the Utilities feature? Simply tap your profile photo in the top right corner and look for "Extensions" to find out!

With the Gemini extension revitalizing your application experience, are you ready to make the most of your Android device? Stay tuned for further updates, and get ready to maximize your smartphone’s potential like never before!