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Google Rebrands Gemini Extensions as ‘Apps’, Enhanced with Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking

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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.

Google’s March Pixel Drop Introduces Gemini Live Enhancements, Scam Detection in Messages, and More Features

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Google launched the highly anticipated March Pixel Drop on Tuesday, rolling out a host of new features for compatible Pixel devices. This marks the first Pixel Drop of 2025, bringing a range of exciting updates. One of the key highlights is the upgraded Gemini Live, a conversational AI tool now capable of understanding and interacting in over 45 languages. This expanded language support means users can converse with the AI seamlessly without the need to adjust settings. Gemini Live’s multimodal capabilities, which allow the addition of images, files, and YouTube videos to enrich conversations, will be available on Pixel 6 and newer models, as well as the Pixel Fold. In the coming weeks, Google plans to roll out live video and screen sharing features, taking conversations with Gemini Live to the next level.

Another exciting update comes to the Pixel Screenshots app, which now includes a new Suggestions feature. This tool offers recommendations for screenshots that users might want to add to their collection, making it easier to organize and recall important images. Additionally, the app will now support work profiles, enhancing its utility for business and productivity-focused users. Alongside this, Pixel Studio has received a major update, allowing users to create unique images of people simply by providing text-based descriptions. This new tool makes it easy to share personalized images with friends and family, expanding the creative possibilities within the Pixel ecosystem.

The March Pixel Drop also introduces a feature called Connected Cameras, which enables Pixel users to connect their phones to other cameras, such as GoPro devices or another Pixel phone. This feature allows users to stream on social media from different angles, offering a more dynamic and engaging experience for content creators. Whether for personal use or professional broadcasting, Connected Cameras provide a new way to capture and share moments from multiple perspectives.

In addition to these features, the Pixel Drop expands the availability of several services, including Pixel Screenshots, Pixel Studio, and Pixel AI weather reports, to new regions. Japan and Germany will now have access to the Weather app’s pollen tracker, while Japanese speakers can also enjoy AI-powered summaries in the Recorder app. With the March Pixel Drop, Google continues to enhance the Pixel experience with a variety of new tools designed to improve productivity, creativity, and user interaction.

Gemini for iOS Receives Update with Six New Lockscreen Widgets and Control Centre Integration

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Gemini for iOS has received a major update that brings several new lockscreen widgets, enhancing user accessibility and convenience. The update, rolled out on Monday with Gemini for iOS version 1.2025.0762303, introduces six new widgets designed to provide quicker access to specific features within the app. With these additions, iPhone users can now interact with the Gemini app directly from their lockscreen without needing to unlock their devices. This update is part of Google’s ongoing effort to improve the functionality and usability of its AI-powered app, providing a more seamless experience for users.

The new lockscreen widgets are diverse, offering a range of features tailored to different needs. One of the most useful additions is the “Type Prompt” widget, which allows users to type a query directly from the lockscreen and receive a response without unlocking the phone. Another exciting widget is “Talk Live,” which opens Gemini Live for real-time, two-way conversations with the AI assistant. This is the quickest way to access Gemini Live, eliminating the need for a multi-step process. Additionally, the “Open Mic” widget enables users to use voice commands by simply opening the microphone, making it easier to interact with the app hands-free.

The other two widgets, “Use Camera” and “Share Image,” are particularly helpful for users looking to interact with visual content. The “Use Camera” widget opens the camera instantly, allowing users to capture an image and send it to Gemini for analysis. Similarly, the “Share Image” and “Share File” widgets allow users to quickly share images or files with Gemini and ask related queries, expanding the app’s utility in various contexts. Notably, all six widgets can also be set as corner buttons on the iPhone’s lockscreen, further enhancing their accessibility.

Alongside the lockscreen widget update, Google also introduced new Gemini Live features at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025 in Barcelona. These new capabilities were showcased to demonstrate how the app is evolving, with real-time interaction and advanced functionality becoming integral parts of the Gemini experience. With these updates, Gemini continues to solidify its position as a powerful and convenient AI tool, now with even more ways for users to interact and access its features on the go.