Google Assistant’s Future: The Rise of Gemini AI

Google is busy replacing its Google Assistant features with Gemini AI models and branding, as recently discovered in unreleased code by Android Authority. This move is part of a broader effort to roll out Gemini across its entire product line.

Upcoming Gemini Extensions

These Extensions will take over Google Assistant integrations with popular apps like Google Messages, Spotify, and WhatsApp. Designed to personalize interactions, Gemini Extensions promise to do more than the older AI assistant ever could.

Currently, when you ask your Android device or Google app to play a song on Spotify or send a message via WhatsApp, Google Assistant handles the task. But soon, Gemini will pick up that role through Extensions running independently from Google Assistant. This means faster, more personalized interactions without the need for follow-up clarifications.

What to Expect from Gemini Extensions

With Gemini Extensions, you’ll be able to use more casual language to ask Google to play music on Spotify or call someone with WhatsApp. The AI will also adapt to your preferences, remembering which apps you favor for completing tasks. For example, you can ask Gemini to call a specific contact without specifying which app to use.

Here are some key benefits of Gemini Extensions:

* Personalized interactions based on your preferences
* Ability to use more casual language when making requests
* Faster task completion with minimal follow-up clarifications
* Adaptability to your favorite apps for completing tasks

Not Everything is Perfect Yet

The Gemini Extensions are still in beta, which means they don’t yet offer everything you might want. For example, Gemini can’t currently read or show old messages when asked. However, these limitations may be addressed in the final version of the update.

The Future of Google’s Voice AI

Gemini Extensions are a key part of Google’s efforts to encourage people to use Gemini by spreading the AI everywhere. With Gemini becoming the foundation for both Google products and their links to third-party apps and services, Google Assistant as both a brand and a product is slowly being phased out. While this shift is largely driven by technical upgrades, marketing efforts are also playing a crucial role.