Gemini in Google Messages is more powerful than I initially estimated
Google Messages now includes Gemini, an AI assistant that can be accessed directly within the app. Users can ask Gemini to brainstorm ideas, refine text, and generate photo captions without switching apps, though it cannot send generated responses to contacts. The integration, including features like Magic Compose and pinning, makes the messaging experience smarter and more convenient.
- ▪Gemini appears as its own conversation in Google Messages and can be pinned for quick access.
- ▪The assistant can help with brainstorming, rephrasing awkward sentences, and creating captions for attached photos.
- ▪Gemini cannot directly send its generated responses to a contact from within the chat.
- ▪Magic Compose, a Gemini feature, adds AI assistance to routine messages, enhancing productivity.
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| Publication time | Wed, 12 Aug 2026 12:30:16 GMT |
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