Tim Hardwick
Google has launched a dedicated Gemini AI app for iPhone users, moving beyond the previous limited integration in the main Google app. The standalone app offers expanded functionality, including support for Gemini Live and iOS-specific features like Dynamic Island integration.
The new app allows iPhone users to interact with Google's AI via text or voice queries and includes support for Gemini extensions. A key feature is Gemini Live, which was not available in the previous implementation of the Google app. During a call, Gemini Live appears on both the Dynamic Island and the lock screen, allowing you to manage AI interactions without having to return to the main app.
The app is free to download, and Google offers premium features through Gemini Advanced subscriptions, available as in-app purchases. Gemini Advanced is part of Google’s $18.99-per-month One AI premium plan. In addition to Gemini in Mail, Docs, and other features, it includes access to Google’s next-gen 1.5 Pro model, priority access to new features, and a one-million-token context window. To access the service, users must sign in to a Google account.
The rollout follows an initial soft launch in the Philippines earlier this week, with availability now expanding to additional regions including Australia, India, the US, and the UK.
Previously, iOS users could only access Gemini through a dedicated tab in the main Google app, offering a more limited experience compared to the Android version. This standalone release, available on the App Store, brings feature parity closer between the two mobile platforms.
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