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- At MWC 2024, Google is announcing new features and official rollouts of some previously announced features.
- Google Messages is getting Gemini access, Android Auto is getting AI text summaries, and more.
- Boarding passes can now be viewed on Wear OS through Google Wallet, and you can now also get public transit directions on Google Maps for Wear OS.
MWC 2024 is underway, and phone companies are using the event to make big announcements. Google has announced a few new features for Android and its wider ecosystem, including Android Auto, Wear OS, and even surprise appearances from Gemini. Here’s what’s new!
Google Messages gets Chat with Gemini
The most significant announcement here is that Google Messages will now let you access Gemini right within the app. Within Google Messages, Gemini can help you draft messages, brainstorm ideas, plan events, and more. The Chat with Gemini experience will be available as a beta, so be prepared to run into some oddities. The feature will also be restricted to English for now.