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Former Siri head John Giannandrea pushed Apple to choose Google's Gemini chatbot over ChatGPT for the first chatbot integration with Siri last year, according to a Bloomberg report looking at Apple's uneven AI efforts.
The feature, called Gemini Live, was shown off during the I/O event and saw a phone’s camera pointed at someone’s surroundings. Gemini was then able to comment on what it saw while answering questions and responding to incorrect statements from the user.
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Macworld on MSNAfter Google IO’s big AI reveals, my iPhone has never felt dumberConversely, Google has built an in-house AI system that integrates fully into newer versions of Android. Gemini is evolving from a basic chatbot into an integral part of Google’s ecosystem. It can research and generate proper reports, video chat with you, and pull personal information from your Gmail, Drive, and other Google apps.
Google announced a slew of updates to the Gemini app, including a rollout of its Gemini Live video and screen sharing features.
Alphabet shares have come under pressure as investors question Google's staying power in the new world of search.
The Gemini app for iOS is being updated with extra AI smarts, including a better-performing Gemini 2.5 Flash and a new Gemini Live camera.
Android XR glasses are in the works from Google partners such as Warby Parker. My preview was tantalizing—but many questions remain unanswered.
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CNET on MSNExclusive: Google Sees Smart Glasses as the 'Next Frontier' for AI. And It's Not Working AloneAndroid XR head Shahram Izadi talked to CNET about Google's big next steps for AI, AR and VR, and the company's partnerships with Samsung, Warby Parker and Xreal.
Follow live updates from the Google I/O 2025. Get the latest developer news from the annual conference as Google is expected to reveal more on its AI tool Gemini.