Gemini app comes to the iPhone

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Google has launched the Gemini app on the iPhone. You can now download it on the Apple App Store for free. Some features you'll get include access to "free-flowing conversation" with Gemini Live, allowing you to talk to Gemini conversationally. You can pick from 10 distinct voices, and it supports 10 languages with a promise of more coming soon. Google says this Gemini Live experience is new for iPhone users.

The app also helps students study better with its ability to create tailored study plans and ask it to quiz you. You also get access to Imagen 3, Google's image generation model. You can check this link to see if you have access to it already.

Waze introduces Conversational Reporting

It'll be much easier to report incidents while using Waze. The app launches a beta version of Conversational Reporting, which allows you to speak naturally when reporting hazards you see on the road. All you need to do is tap the reporting button and speak as if you're talking to a friend. Gemini allows Waze to understand what you're saying and add the real-time report for you. It will ask follow-up questions when needed. Waze can then categorize the report for you.

Beta testers get access to this feature in English on both Android and iOS devices. Google plans to expand the feature to more users and languages in the coming months.

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Gemini on Google Maps can help plan your night out

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One of the newest things coming to Google Maps takes advantage of its artificial intelligence features. When you're planning a trip or a night out, Gemini on Maps can help you decide. According to the company, you just need to ask Maps to get curated ideas that Gemini put together. It can show summarized reviews for the place or you can ask Maps more questions about a specific place and it promises to show "relevant answers in a snap."

The feature is rolling out in the US first for Android and iOS users. However, Google plans to bring a similar experience to Search in the coming months.

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Apple rumoured to expand AI offerings with potential Google Gemini and Anthropic deal

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Disappointed that ChatGPT is the only AI model on Apple devices? Don't fret. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is set to announce a partnership with Google to integrate its advanced Gemini AI model this fall. This news comes hot on the heels of rumours surrounding iOS 18's chatbot capabilities, and even Apple's software chief, Craig Federighi, hinted at such a collaboration.

Anthropic is also in the mix, with a potential deal on the horizon. However, Meta's Llama chatbot was deemed insufficient for Apple's standards.

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