Google May Add Extensions to Gemini Giving it Much More Power as an Assistant

Google’s AI chatbot Gemini is set to receive several powerful new extensions that will significantly expand its capabilities and reach.

Key takeaways:

• An APK teardown by Android Authority revealed evidence of six upcoming extensions for Google Gemini, three of which have not been officially announced yet.
• The most exciting unannounced extension targets Google Home, allowing Gemini to directly control smart home appliances like lights and switches without having to go through Google Assistant first, potentially making commands much faster.

Enhancing phone interactions and utilities: Two other unannounced extensions will enable Gemini to handle phone calls directly and interact with the phone’s settings and apps, such as taking photos, opening apps, and adjusting volume, without requiring button presses.

• The Phone app extension will allow Gemini to pass phone call commands through itself instead of Google Assistant, although the full scope of its functionality is unclear.
• The Utilities extension could grant Gemini the ability to directly access and control various phone settings and apps based on voice commands alone.

Previously announced extensions: The APK also references three extensions that Google had revealed during its I/O keynote – Calendar, Keep, and Tasks.

• These extensions may be standalone or incorporated into the existing Workspace extension.
• Google showcased several other AI advancements at I/O as well, highlighting the company’s ongoing push to enhance its AI offerings.

Bridging the gap: While Google Gemini may not yet match the capabilities of some other AI models, the addition of these extensions will help narrow the divide.

• The integration of more data sources and direct control over various functions will make Gemini a more powerful and efficient assistant.
• However, the timeline for the release of these extensions remains unknown, as the information is based on an APK teardown rather than an official announcement.

Looking ahead: As Google continues to invest in expanding Gemini’s abilities, users can expect the AI to become an increasingly capable and integral part of the company’s ecosystem.

• The extensions targeting home control, phone interactions, and utilities hold significant potential to streamline tasks and enhance the user experience.
• While waiting for the official release of these extensions, users can explore Gemini’s existing capabilities through various prompts and interactions to get a sense of its current potential.