TL;DR Google has revealed Google Pics, an AI image generation and design app for Workspace users. This web app lets you easily generate and edit images such as event invites and other designs. Google Pics is now available to a limited group of testers, but will come to AI Pro subscribers later this summer. Whether … Read More “Google Pics takes on Canva with easy image generation, intuitive editing” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority During its I/O opening keynote yesterday, Google talked a lot about various new Gemini features. There’s Gemini Spark, Gemini Omni, Gemini 3.5 Flash, and so much more. However, out of all the Gemini things announced, the one that caught my attention the most is Gemini Daily Brief. Daily Brief is being pitched … Read More “Google’s new Gemini Daily Brief is a disaster waiting to happen” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini users are annoyed with the new usage limits. They’re complaining that they’re hitting the new limits much faster now. Several users have reportedly canceled their subscriptions. The Gemini subreddit is full of people dunking on Google for the suddenly tighter limits. One user said that they’re canceling their … Read More “Gemini’s new limits are already frustrating users” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority Scan through this year’s Google I/O announcements, and you’ll find two defining, interlocking themes. AI now permeates nearly every Google product; Search, Shopping, and even YouTube have all received the Gemini treatment to varying degrees. Likewise, Android’s Gemini app is set for an overhaul with a new “Neural Expressive” UI, … Read More “Google’s AI push is changing what it means to buy an Android phone” »
TL;DR Google is introducing a new shopping feature called “Universal Cart.” This feature is an intelligent cart and agentic hub that works across merchants and services, allowing you to add shopping items as you browse Search, chat with Gemini, read Gmail, and more. Universal Cart is rolling out to Search and the Gemini app in … Read More “Google is transforming your online shopping cart into something much smarter” »
TL;DR Google is introducing Gemini Omni, a new multimodal model to generate videos. Omni builds upon Veo and creates videos using text, audio, stills, and even actual videos. In addition to the Gemini app, Omni will be available through Flow for paying Gemini users. You can also use it for free to create Remixes using … Read More “Google’s newest Gemini Omni model can turn real videos into surreal fever dreams” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google introduced Gemini Spark at Google I/O 2026 as a new AI agent for the Google Gemini on macOS. Gemini Spark can use context from connected apps, conversations, browsing activity, and scheduled tasks to proactively manage emails, documents, and multi-step workflows. Google is also bringing smarter voice features to … Read More “Google’s Gemini update gives the AI deeper control over your Mac” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s upgrading Search with the capabilities of Gemini 3.5 Flash. Search agents will let you watch for news on particular topics, or even track price changes. Agentic coding can turn your Search results into an interactive mini app. Google embracing AI in Search has led to a subtle, but … Read More “Google alerts are getting supercharged with new Search agents” »
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Gemini is getting some robust Play Store integration, starting with finding the perfect apps for whatever you describe. Access gets started in just a few weeks, across Gemini in Android, Gemini Live, and Gemini on the web. Later this year, Gemini’s Play Store recommendations will expand to support media, … Read More “Gemini’s new Play Store integration offers app recommendations” »
Joe Maring / Android Authority TL;DR Google has announced Gemini Spark, a new cloud-based AI agent that can proactively complete tasks across various apps like Gmail, Docs, Slides, and more. Spark can monitor emails, organize notes, create summaries, and lots more. Google says Spark will eventually be able to create custom sub-agents, shop on your … Read More “Google announces Gemini Spark to run your digital life for you” »
