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Google Gemini gains file generation, Circle to Search expands capabilities

Google's Gemini app is expanding its capabilities, allowing users to create files directly within the chat interface, a feature previously limited to the web version. This update aims to streamline document creation and integration with other applications. Separately, there are concerns and reports regarding the potential negative impacts of AI, including a lawsuit alleging Gemini drove a user to suicide and criticism that AI updates are overshadowing essential security patches on Android devices. AI

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IMPACT Google enhances Gemini's utility by enabling direct file creation in chat, potentially improving user workflow and integration.

RANK_REASON Product update for an existing AI tool, adding new functionality.

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    My new favorite Android file manager is way better than Google's default - and it's free Material Files is free to use and has no in-app purchases. Here's what

    My new favorite Android file manager is way better than Google's default - and it's free Material Files is free to use and has no in-app purchases. Here's what makes it so perfect. https://www. zdnet.com/article/this-android -file-manager-is-the-best-ive-tried/ # Tech # Technolog…

  2. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Google’s making its biggest push yet for putting Gemini to work as an actual assistant on Android Gemini Intelligence hopes to be the foundational agentic upgra

    Google’s making its biggest push yet for putting Gemini to work as an actual assistant on Android Gemini Intelligence hopes to be the foundational agentic upgrade Android users have been waiting for. https://www. androidauthority.com/gemini-in telligence-3665302/ # Tech # Technol…

  3. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Gemini now feels even more like Circle to Search as rollout expands After limited tests in late 2025, the feature is now reaching more users. https://www. andro

    Gemini now feels even more like Circle to Search as rollout expands After limited tests in late 2025, the feature is now reaching more users. https://www. androidauthority.com/gemini-ov erlay-adding-circle-to-search-more-broadly-3665864/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadg…

  4. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Android phone slow? I changed 2 developer settings for an instant speed boost Skip the optimizer apps. Simply enable Android Developer Options to unlock these p

    Android phone slow? I changed 2 developer settings for an instant speed boost Skip the optimizer apps. Simply enable Android Developer Options to unlock these performance-enhancing features. It's much easier than you think. https://www. zdnet.com/article/android-phon e-slow-chang…

  5. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content The "Ask about screen" feature integrates URLs and PDF data to provide deeper AI-driven sear

    Circle to Search update lets Google look beyond your screen content The "Ask about screen" feature integrates URLs and PDF data to provide deeper AI-driven search results. https://www. androidauthority.com/circle-to -search-ask-about-screen-pdf-url-update-3663080/ # Tech # Techno…

  6. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    For Google Gemini this is a large improvement (OpenAI and Anthropic already do this). The thing is the model could already do this (in the CLI version), but the

    For Google Gemini this is a large improvement (OpenAI and Anthropic already do this). The thing is the model could already do this (in the CLI version), but they blocked it in the web version, until now. https:// blog.google/innovation-and-ai/ products/gemini-app/generate-files-i…

  7. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 Deutsch(DE) · [email protected] ·

    # Gemini not only drives unstable people to possible suicide, it also trains them to be terrorists. Collateral damage... # AI https://www. tagesanzeig

    # Gemini treibt nicht nur labile Leute in einen möglichen Suizid, es bildet sie auch zu Terroristen aus. Kolleteralschäden halt... # AI https://www. tagesanzeiger.ch/google-verkla gt-trieb-chatbot-gemini-einen-mann-in-den-suizid-670298042576

  8. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    My favorite Circle to Search feature is one that Google doesn’t advertise One of the most useful Circle to Search features is also one that hardly gets mentione

    My favorite Circle to Search feature is one that Google doesn’t advertise One of the most useful Circle to Search features is also one that hardly gets mentioned. https://www. androidauthority.com/favorite- circle-to-search-feature-3660096/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # G…

  9. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Русский(RU) · [email protected] ·

    Open-source clone of Google Circle to Search for any Android 10+. Works on any device. Not tied to the Google ecosystem and does not require its services. Not from

    Open-source клон Google Circle to Search для любого Android 10+ Работает на любом устройстве. Не привязано к эко-системе Google и не требует его сервисов. Не отправляет на чужой сервер весь экран (если не используете соответствующую кнопку), как это делает Google. Ищется только т…

  10. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    How I scan documents with my Android phone and turn them into PDFs for free - it's easy Need to make a PDF from your Android phone? You can use Google's free to

    How I scan documents with my Android phone and turn them into PDFs for free - it's easy Need to make a PDF from your Android phone? You can use Google's free tool to scan and create documents in seconds. Here's how. https://www. zdnet.com/article/how-to-scan- documents-and-turn-i…

  11. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Gemini notebooks expand beyond the web with mobile rollout Gemini on mobile is finally getting this feature from the web app. https://www. androidauthority.com/

    Gemini notebooks expand beyond the web with mobile rollout Gemini on mobile is finally getting this feature from the web app. https://www. androidauthority.com/gemini-no tebooks-expands-to-mobile-3662556/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # …

  12. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 Svenska(SV) · [email protected] ·

    Google has updated the Gemini app so users can create ready-made documents directly in a chat, without switching to other programs. # google # gemini # android

    Google har uppdaterat Gemini‑appen så att användare kan skapa färdiga dokument direkt i en chatt, utan att växla till andra program. # google # gemini # android # ai # ios # nyheter Gemini skapar filer direkt i chatten

  13. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · Azarilh ·

    All Android updates i get are literally only AI "gemini" garbage. I don't even get security updates anymore, but AI is so damn important!! More reasons to ditch

    All Android updates i get are literally only AI "gemini" garbage. I don't even get security updates anymore, but AI is so damn important!! More reasons to ditch Android as soon as possible. # android # smartphones # google # ai # gemini

  14. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Search Live gets ready to follow Gemini with a colorful visual update Looks nice. https://www. androidauthority.com/search-li ve-visual-update-coming-3661505/ #

    Search Live gets ready to follow Gemini with a colorful visual update Looks nice. https://www. androidauthority.com/search-li ve-visual-update-coming-3661505/ # Tech # Technology # TechNews # AI # Gadgets # Software # Cybersecurity # Apple # Google # Microsoft # Startup # OpenSou…

  15. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · rotnroll666 ·

    What’s not to ~love~ hate(!) about that?! https://www. forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/20 26/04/20/google-starts-scanning-all-your-photos-as-new-update-goes-live/ #

    What’s not to ~love~ hate(!) about that?! https://www. forbes.com/sites/zakdoffman/20 26/04/20/google-starts-scanning-all-your-photos-as-new-update-goes-live/ # AI # Gemini # CompleteLossOfPrivacyAndIntimacy

  16. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · [email protected] ·

    Gemini in colab trashes the indentation of the code when it inserts new code. Why am I not surprised. # ai

    Gemini in colab trashes the indentation of the code when it inserts new code. Why am I not surprised. # ai

  17. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 · anup_karanjkar ·

    Gemini Deep Research Secrets: How to Get 1000% Perfect Results That Nobody Knows Gemini's Deep Research feature is like having a PhD-level research assistant wh

    Gemini Deep Research Secrets: How to Get 1000% Perfect Results That Nobody Knows Gemini's Deep Research feature is like having a PhD-level research assistant who works 100x faster, never gets tired, and has access to the entire internet. But here's the probl... https:// wowhow.cl…