Google Gemini: New enhancements and features unveiled
Key Points:
- Google Gemini introduces a new glowing effect and enhanced features for better user interaction.
- Users can now interact with Gemini directly within a floating window without switching apps.
- New functionality for YouTube integration offers quick video summaries and follow-up question capabilities.
Google Gemini has made substantial progress since its early days, moving past initial hiccups to introduce the powerful Gemini Live tool. Google isn’t stopping there, as the latest update adds a subtle new glow to Gemini’s floating window along with a few other useful features.
The team at 9to5Google first noticed that triggering Gemini now results in a soft glow around its window. This visual upgrade is accompanied by functional improvements, including the ability for Gemini to respond directly in the floating window. This means users can ask follow-up questions without needing to open the full Gemini app, making interactions smoother and more efficient.
Another useful addition is the option to expand Gemini’s window to cover three-quarters of the screen. This feature allows for more comfortable conversations without having to leave your current screen or app completely. For those who prefer using the full Gemini app, there’s still an option to access it by tapping the icon in the top-right corner of the floating window.
One of the highlights of this update is the ability to seamlessly add images generated by Gemini to your conversations. This feature currently works in apps like Google Messages and Gmail. For example, during a demo in May, Google showed how users could create an image with Gemini and easily drag-and-drop it into a Google Messages conversation.
Additionally, Google is introducing a new “Ask about this video” feature within the YouTube app, which was also demonstrated in May. When Gemini is activated in a YouTube video, users will now see an “Ask about this video” option instead of the previous “Add this screen” chip. This feature allows users to quickly get a summary of the video and ask follow-up questions.
These new features and the glowing Gemini window aren’t yet available to everyone, but Google has announced that they will roll out to all Gemini and Gemini Advanced users in the coming weeks. Have you noticed these updates yet?