I used the new Google Home Speaker. Here’s why you should save your money

by dbadmin | Oct 1, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Gemini, Google Home

It’s probably fair to say that smart home enthusiasm in 2025 isn’t what it once was. Stuff like lighting control and smart locks are so old at this point that many of us take them for granted, and while there’s still lots of potential for where the future could take...

Gemini for Home is free, but its best features aren’t

by dbadmin | Oct 1, 2025 | gemini, Google, Google Gemini, Google Home, News

Credit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google’s newly introduced Gemini features in the new Google Home app will require a separate subscription. Home Premium plans start at $10 a month and will include features such as Ask Home, Gemini Live with Nest...

Google Drive’s Gemini collaboration finally comes to Android and iOS apps

by dbadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Google Drive, Google Gemini, News

Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR Google is bringing its “collaborate with Gemini” tools in Drive to Android and iOS apps. The update lets you summarize documents, discuss topics, and pull facts across files on mobile. Rollout began on September 22,...

Survey shows people are really eager for Gemini integration in Google Home

by dbadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Google, Google Gemini, Google Home, News, Polls

TL;DR A handful of major changes are coming to Google Home. An Android Authority survey showed users are most excited about Gemini integration. The Google Home ecosystem seems like it’s on the verge of a real glow-up. Google’s announced that Gemini will make its way...

You can finally talk to Gemini on older Galaxy Z Flip cover screens

by dbadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Google, Google Gemini, News, Samsung, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6

TL;DR Gemini is finally available on older Z Flip cover screens, as we can now use it on our Galaxy Z Flip 6. The only missing feature is screen sharing, while features like Gemini Live work perfectly. The power button can’t summon Gemini yet, but you can use Good...

I used to make fun of this Gemini feature. Now, I don’t know what I’d do without it

by dbadmin | Sep 29, 2025 | Features, Google, Google Gemini

If you’ve heard Google talk about Gemini during a Google I/O keynote, a Pixel product launch, or anywhere else over the last couple of years, you’ll know that there’s one use case example Google loves to tout for Gemini: vacation planning. Are you building a travel...