‘Utilities’ extension makes Gemini a real Assistant replacement

Nov 8, 20241:38 PM EST
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Google is releasing the best update for Gemini yet, a ‘Utilities Extension’ that can control your Android device and apps.

This extension lets users manage their alarms and timers, open apps, control media, and more. Beforehand, when you activated Gemini and tried to do these tasks, it would rely on Google Assistant or tell you that it couldn’t be done. This will allow for a native, more seamless experience.

This is so far only available in English and is gradually rolling out to more users. I have my Gemini set to U.S. English, and I don’t have these new extensions yet, but it may be unlocked by region and language, or it’s a server-side update.

Here are some of the features available from the lockscreen:

Set and silence alarms
Set and stop timers
Turn the following features on or off:
Flashlight
Bluetooth
Do Not Disturb
Battery Saver
Check your device’s volume and battery level
Power off or restart your device
Take a photo and screenshot
Control media, like pause or replay a video

Here are some of the other things Gemini can do:

You can ask the Gemini mobile app to manage or control your device’s apps and settings.
Request multiple actions at once
Open websites, apps & settings
Check & control your device features
Take photos & screenshots
Control your media playback

You can ask the Gemini mobile app to find a screenshot for you in the Pixel Screenshots app.

Search for [item, object, content type] in Pixel Screenshots
Show me my [collection name] in Pixel Screenshots
Check Pixel Screenshots. [your query].

Set & manage your timers

Set alarm at [time]
Set alarm in [minutes]
Change [alarm name] alarm to [time]
When is my next alarm?
Show my alarms
Snooze alarm
Stop
Cancel [time] alarm for [day]
Remove all my alarms
Delete [time, alarm name] alarm

You can ask the Gemini mobile app to open a website, your apps, and settings menus

Open [URL name]
Open [app name]
Open [name of settings] settings

You can look out for more Gemini Extension features: here. 

Source: Google, Via: 9to5Google

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