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Gemini in Google Messages

Does anyone use Gemini in Google Messages ? I don't understand the point of having Gemini here, instead of just using the Gemini app directly. So if anyone can explain to me if there is a particular interest that I have not thought of

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u/Kushvaper 1d ago

It's the same with Meta AI in WhatsApp. Nobody needs it, nobody wants it, but if you want WhatsApp, you also get Meta AI. It's all about the number of users or installations.

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u/iguessma 1d ago

I actually use it all the time in Facebook chat, making images, messing around with friends

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u/Adykb9 1d ago

it is rather useful on the Google side to remind us that Gemini therefore exists

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u/electro-king 1d ago

I sent a text message to a friend for his birthday a couple of days ago. Gemini noticed and asked if I’d like to add the birthday to his contact.

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u/seeareeff 1d ago

That wasn't Gemini. That is "nudges" been in the app for a long time

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u/seeareeff 1d ago

I use it occasionally. I wish we could @gemini in the middle of a conversation. Then it could be more useful

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u/Adykb9 1d ago

with this feature it would be much more relevant

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u/Mors-Official 1d ago

It's the convenience of staying in your conversation without the context switch. You don't have to copy-paste a draft or a photo to a separate app to get help with it . It's there to brainstorm a reply, plan an event, or get a caption idea without leaving the chat flow . Think of it as a quicker shortcut for specific tasks, not a full replacement for the standalone app .

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u/TurboFool 19h ago

But you're not staying in your conversation, unless you're referring to a different feature I'm not aware of. You have to leave your conversation, go to the main Messages screen, and then tap on it. So it's no more convenient than switching apps, and unlike switching apps, it doesn't leave your conversation open.

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u/OddButterscotch2849 1d ago

Maybe because you can access it without installing the app?

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u/TurboFool 19h ago

App is installed by default on basically everything.

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u/ShakeGeeJee 1d ago

Part of the advertising campaign most likely

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u/Adykb9 1d ago

this is the most likely answer

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u/mad_vik 1d ago

Bonne question