Google removes Gemini from iOS app, directs users to standalone version

Google is removing Gemini AI integration from its main iOS app and asking users to switch to the dedicated Gemini application. According to Ben Schoon from 9to5Google, the company began notifying iPhone and iPad users about this change via email. While Gemini was previously accessible through a switcher in the main Google app, newer features …

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Google launches affordable research tool powered by Gemini 1.5 Pro

Google has introduced a new Deep Research mode for its Gemini chatbot that automatically generates detailed reports on any topic for $20 per month. As reported by Carl Franzen in VentureBeat, the tool offers similar capabilities to OpenAI’s Deep Research feature but at one-tenth of the cost. The new feature, powered by Google’s Gemini 1.5 …

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New security flaw allows manipulation of Gemini’s memory function

Security researcher Johann Rehberger has discovered a vulnerability in Google’s Gemini AI that allows attackers to plant false long-term memories in the chatbot. As reported by Dan Goodin in Ars Technica, the hack uses a technique called “delayed tool invocation” to bypass Google’s security measures. The attack works by embedding malicious instructions in documents that …

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Google offers AI tools to nonprofits at steep discounts

Google has expanded its Workspace for Nonprofits program to include advanced AI features powered by Gemini. Amanda Timberg, Director of Google.org Global Programs, announced that eligible organizations can access these tools either for free or at up to 75% discount. The offering includes enterprise-grade data protection and privacy features, with certifications like SOC, ISO, and …

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Google tests new AI-powered search mode with employees

Google has begun internal testing of a new AI Mode for its search engine that aims to provide more comprehensive answers to complex queries. As reported by Abner Li for 9to5Google, the feature uses Gemini 2.0 to handle exploratory questions and follow-up queries that traditional search results don’t address well. The new interface appears alongside …

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Google releases new Gemini 2.0 AI models with expanded capabilities

Google has announced several new versions of its Gemini artificial intelligence models, expanding its AI portfolio with different options for developers and users. The company is making Gemini 2.0 Flash generally available through its AI Studio and Vertex AI platforms, while introducing a new cost-efficient model called Gemini 2.0 Flash-Lite and an experimental version of …

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Google launches Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking for free

Google has released Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking, a new AI model that can process up to one million tokens of text while showing its reasoning process. According to Michael Nuñez at VentureBeat, the model is available for free through Google AI Studio under the experimental designation “Exp-01-21.” The system achieved a 73.3% score on the …

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Google Gemini assistant expands capabilities with multi-app support

Google has announced significant updates to its AI assistant Gemini, coinciding with Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch event. The most notable change enables Gemini to execute tasks across multiple applications in a single interaction, while also becoming the default assistant on Samsung’s new flagship phones, replacing Bixby. The enhanced Gemini Live feature now supports the integration …

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Google integrates Gemini AI into Workspace and adjusts subscription pricing

Google has announced the integration of its AI capabilities into Google Workspace business subscriptions, eliminating the previous requirement for separate AI add-ons. According to a statement from Google Cloud Applications President Jerry Dischler, the company will include Gemini AI features in all Workspace Business and Enterprise plans, making them available to business customers without additional …

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Google proposes limits on Gemini distribution in antitrust case

Google has submitted a proposal to the US federal court offering to restrict how it distributes its Gemini AI chatbot for three years. According to reporting by Paresh Dave for Wired, the proposal would prevent Google from requiring device manufacturers, browsers, and wireless carriers to include Gemini in their US products. The company’s proposal comes …

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