Google has updated its Gemini app to make it safer for kids. Now, children with supervised accounts through Google Family Link can no longer use the Gemini app or its chatbot on Android. When they try to open it, they’ll see a message saying the app isn’t available for their account. This change also affects the Gemini experience inside the Google app.

This move is meant to protect kids from AI tools that might not be suitable for them. While supervised accounts still work with some other Google apps like Search, Gemini is now off-limits for younger users. Google hasn’t said if this block will ever be lifted or if they’re planning a kid-friendly version of Gemini in the future.

At the same time, the Google Clock app has received a small but helpful update. Version 7.13 brings a new option called “Alarm display when device is locked.” When you turn this on, your upcoming alarm will show at the bottom of the lock screen. This makes it easier to check your next alarm without unlocking your phone. You’ll find this option under the alarm settings by tapping the three-dot menu.

Both of these updates show how Google is working to make its apps more helpful and safer for everyone.

Google is adding a new feature to its Pixel Weather app. Now, users in the United States can see pollen levels in their area. This update is especially helpful for people who have allergies and need to know when pollen is high.

In the Weather app, there’s a new section under the daily forecast that shows pollen conditions. It uses simple labels like “low,” “moderate,” and “high” so it’s easy to understand. This new feature pulls information from the same source that Google Search uses for pollen updates.

However, the new pollen section in the Pixel Weather app is only available in the US for now. If you’re outside the US, you won’t see the pollen data yet. Also, not every user may get it immediately, as Google is still rolling out the update.

To use the feature, you need to have the latest version of the Pixel Weather app, which comes built into Pixel devices. Google may expand this feature to more countries in the future, but there’s no official date yet.

Overall, this small update can make a big difference for users who want quick and easy access to local pollen conditions without searching separately.

Google has shared a fun teaser for Android ahead of its big I/O 2025 event happening on May 14. The short clip shows a 3D Android logo and a green pixelated ball bouncing between different Android versions, each labeled with past dessert names like Cupcake, Donut, and Eclair.

The teaser doesn’t give away many details, but it suggests that something exciting is planned for Android. Google could be teasing new design changes or special features for Android 15. In the video, the green Android ball changes into many different forms, showing a playful side that hints at more personalization and creativity coming to Android.

The animation is colorful and energetic, much like Google’s previous Android teasers. It reminds fans of Android’s history while building excitement for the future.

At I/O 2025, Google is expected to talk a lot about Android 15, AI improvements, Wear OS, and other new tools for developers. While Android 15 has already been tested in early versions, we can expect Google to reveal some cool new features at the event. Overall, this teaser is a fun reminder that big updates are on the way for Android fans. We’ll learn more when Google I/O kicks off soon!