Google is working on smarter message sharing and Gemini video analysis
Google is making its apps smarter and easier to use. A recent app teardown showed that the Google Messages app might soon get a shortcut for quickly forwarding media like photos and videos. Right now, sharing media means a few extra steps, but this new feature could let users forward images directly from the chat with just a tap.
This upcoming shortcut might show a small forward icon on the photo or video in your message thread. Tapping it could instantly bring up sharing options or contacts. While it’s still being tested and not yet available to everyone, it’s a small change that could save time and make conversations smoother.
On the other hand, Google is also improving its AI assistant, Gemini. Soon, Gemini might be able to understand and respond to videos you upload. Hidden code in the Gemini app suggests that users will be able to upload video files and ask the AI questions about them, like summarizing what’s happening or analyzing the content.
This could be useful for students, journalists, or anyone who wants to get quick insights from a video. However, this feature is still in development, and Google hasn’t officially confirmed when it will be available.
Both updates show that Google is focused on making its apps smarter and more helpful by adding AI-powered and user-friendly tools.