Google is introducing several updates to its Gemini platform, announced on Friday, aimed at improving user experience and enhancing its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. The updates focus on two main areas: a change in terminology for Gemini tools and an upgrade to how the AI chatbot integrates with other apps. This rollout is currently being extended to all Google Workspace accounts, but the terminology shift applies to all users of Gemini, bringing a more streamlined and unified experience.
One of the key changes involves renaming the Gemini extensions as “apps.” While the functionality of these extensions remains unchanged, Google has decided to remove the term “extensions” from the platform entirely. Instead, the Gemini interface will refer to these tools simply as apps, eliminating any mention of the previous term across both the Gemini app and the web client. This shift is designed to make the overall experience feel more cohesive and intuitive for users, aligning with a growing trend toward simplifying interface language.
As part of this update, the Gemini extensions menu is now labeled as the “Apps” menu. The description has also been updated to reflect the new terminology, now reading, “Bring it all together with Gemini and your favourite apps.” This replaces the earlier phrasing that mentioned extensions. Furthermore, the option to manage Gemini tools has been reworded from “Turn Gemini Extensions on or off anytime” to “Manage which apps Gemini connects to,” further emphasizing the move toward simplifying the platform’s language and user controls.
These changes signal Google’s ongoing efforts to enhance the integration between its AI services and other apps within the ecosystem. By adopting the term “apps,” the company aims to create a more seamless connection between Gemini and the wider array of tools available, improving the platform’s flexibility and user-friendliness. As Gemini continues to evolve, these updates are just a part of a broader push to make AI-driven interactions more accessible and easier to navigate for users across different platforms.
