Google Home app modernizes camera & media controls, Gemini voice assistant gets speed upgrades
Google has announced significant updates to its Home app and the Gemini voice assistant. The Home app now features a modernized camera experience with improved accessibility and faster search capabilities. Additionally, the Gemini assistant has received speed upgrades for smart home controls and command processing.
- ▪The Google Home app is rolling out an updated camera experience with dynamic theming and easier access to key features.
- ▪Advanced plan subscribers will benefit from AI descriptions in their timeline, making it easier to identify interesting moments.
- ▪Gemini for Home voice assistant updates include faster smart home control and more efficient processing for alarms and timers.
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