Unlock the Power of Google Assistant: Android Phone Gemini Extensions Now Available

Google Shifts More Assistant Actions to Gemini Extensions

Google is upgrading its Assistant actions with new Extensions powered by Gemini, allowing for tighter integrations with popular apps like WhatsApp, Google Messages, and Spotify. This marks a significant change from how these actions were previously managed by Google Assistant.

Here are the key takeaways:

• More Assistant actions are being converted to Extensions powered by Gemini.
• Gemini will learn which Extension you use for calling and messaging each of your contacts.
• Users can manage Gemini’s behavior based on their activity, choosing which Extension to use for contacting specific individuals and disabling unwanted Extensions.

New Gemini Extensions for WhatsApp, Google Messages, and Spotify

As part of this change, we’ve discovered Extensions for WhatsApp, Google Messages, and Spotify. The WhatsApp Extension now relies on Gemini to send messages and make calls, while the Google Messages Extension allows you to send and read messages (although reading functionality isn’t available yet). The Spotify Extension works for both free and Premium users, enabling you to play music and access song information seamlessly.

What’s Coming Next?

While we were able to activate these new Extensions by experimenting with the Google app beta, they’re not yet available for widespread use. We’ll keep you updated when these Extensions become available to the general public.

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