That said, it can be confusing to know which Gemini features are free and which ones you have to pay for. Some features, like ...

Google says that its Gemini app is seeing more usage, with millions more monthly active users in just a few months.

Starting July, Google's AI assistant Gemini will have access to even more apps on your device—even if you don't actually use it. But you can prevent it.

Google envisions that Gemini in Chrome will later “work across multiple tabs and navigate websites on your behalf.” I saw a demo during a briefing ahead of Tuesday’s announcement.

Here's the rundown. Written by Lance Whitney, Contributor May 20, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. PT Artie Beaty/ZDNET Google Gemini already offers a host of useful capabilities.

Google says the update to its Gemini 2.5 Pro preview model is better at certain programming tasks and builds on the upgrade to Gemini 2.5 Pro the company announced around a month ago.

Even though Google says this change is “good for users,” you may still have reservations about it. Here’s how to disable the feature and prevent Gemini from accessing your private apps.