Google released the first Android 16 developer preview earlier this week and keen-eyed observers are already uncovering interesting tidbits, including one that hints about a much more useful future for Google’s AI assistant.

Google is rolling out a memory feature for Gemini AI similar to ChatGPT's Memory: Saved Info is available now for Advanced subscribers.

Google is streamlining the Gemini Live app by adding simpler pause and resume chat controls directly to the persistent notification.

The memory feature lets you share details about yourself and Gemini will take that information into consideration when answering future questions.

Compared with the hurdles to try out the Apple Intelligence beta on your iPhone, Google's Gemini app is quickly bringing AI to everyone.

Google has previously signaled its intention to bring its Gemini AI features to the Google Home app and its Nest smart home devices. Now we're seeing what that looks like. Three key Gemini capabilities are available on Google Home now or arriving soon, and you can test out what the AI can do for you right now.

Android 16 might introduce a new API allowing Gemini to control apps directly, such as booking flights or ordering food. Recent developer docs in Android 16 DP1 suggest a new method of app functions integrated into system features.

When Google launched Gemini for Android, we all thought the fantasy of a generative AI assistant on our phones had finally come true. However, Google gave us a half-baked assistant experience that has,