Google Home web app getting more controls, Gemini will let you send broadcasts

In addition to all the Android announcements, Google Home previewed a number of upcoming updates and features today.
Expand Expanding CloseIn addition to all the Android announcements, Google Home previewed a number of upcoming updates and features today.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle has finalized a branding change for the Gemini app that started at I/O 2025, with “Gemini Pro” and “Gemini Ultra” no longer in use.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is now giving AI Pro subscribers in the Gemini app more video generations with Veo 3 Fast after previously providing a 10-pack trial. Veo 3 is Google’s latest model for video with the ability to generate audio.
Expand Expanding CloseOn mobile, Gemini in Google Workspace has been limited to the Gmail app, but it’s now coming to Google Docs for Android.
Expand Expanding CloseEarlier this week, Google doubled the recently introduced 2.5 Pro query limit in the Gemini app for AI Pro subscribers. It then emerged that Google is planning to make similar limit changes to AI Studio.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the 2.5 Pro model update yesterday, Google is introducing “scheduled actions” to the Gemini app.
Expand Expanding CloseOnePlus phones have had a Gemini shortcut on the lockscreen for a while now, something devices from Google and Samsung still lack, as highlighted by the company’s latest launch.
Expand Expanding CloseIn addition to the 2.5 Pro model update today, Google is also rolling out some UI tweaks to the Gemini app on Android, including a swipe left gesture for Live.
Expand Expanding CloseAfter widely rolling out camera and screen sharing to Android and iOS last week, Google is adding real-time captions to Gemini Live.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle today released an “upgraded preview” of Gemini 2.5 Pro that will soon be generally available in the coming weeks.
Expand Expanding CloseIn recent days, Google AI Pro subscribers noticed lower query limits for 2.5 Pro in the Gemini app. That has now been doubled, with Google now specifying what the limits actually are.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Gemini side panel in Google Drive offers one of the more powerful AI experiences in Workspace, with its latest capability being “Catch me up.”
Expand Expanding CloseAccording to a new report, Samsung may start emphasizing Perplexity over Gemini with its Galaxy S26 series next year.
Expand Expanding CloseIn addition to the Veo 3 expansion today, Google confirmed that Gemini Live camera and screen sharing is now available to all Android and iOS users.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing last week’s launch at I/O 2025, Google is expanding access to Veo 3 in the Gemini app and Flow, while the Google AI Ultra subscription is coming to more subscribers.
Expand Expanding CloseAs of May (I/O) 2025, Google offers the Gemini app in three tiers. Many Gemini app features are available for free, while paying $19.99 per month for Google AI Pro (which includes 2 TB of storage) unlocks a lot more. Google AI Ultra at $249.99/month gives you everything else, including cutting edge capabilities.
Expand Expanding CloseLast year, Gmail for Android and iOS introduced a summarize feature, and Gemini can now surface summary cards automatically.
Expand Expanding CloseFollowing the announcement at I/O 2025 last week, Google is more widely rolling out Gemini Live camera and screen sharing to the iPhone and iPad app.
Expand Expanding CloseThe latest feature for the Gemini side panel in Google Drive (on the web) is the ability to “get summaries and ask questions about the content of videos.”
Expand Expanding CloseEven with both products eventually offering a “Live” feature, I think the difference between the Gemini app and AI in Google Search is now pretty clear. However, having two products that do similar things is inelegant, and might pose some confusion for most users.
Expand Expanding CloseAt I/O 2025, Google One AI Premium (and Gemini Advanced) became “Google AI Pro,” while a higher, more expensive tier was introduced with “Google AI Ultra.”
Expand Expanding CloseIn addition to Gemini Live announcements at I/O 2025, Google looks to be widely rolling out camera and screen sharing for free Android users. This free availability was first announced over a month ago in a gradual rollout.
Expand Expanding CloseBesides the new Android and iOS app (which already picked up its first post-launch update) this week, NotebookLM Audio Overviews are rolling out a new Length customization.
Expand Expanding CloseGoogle is partnering with Oppo to support app integration between Oppo’s apps and Gemini.
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