Gemini Live redesign now works with more 'Connected Apps' on Android

As part of the Neural Expressive redesign, Gemini Live on Android can now access more first- and third-party “Connected Apps.”

This week’s update lets you “seamlessly switch from typing a quick question to diving deep into a free-flowing conversation — and back again — without missing a beat.” Gemini Live is directly integrated into the text chat experience with a new floating interface. 

Previously, Gemini Live only integrated with Google Calendar, Tasks, Keep, and Maps, as well as third-party equivalents from Samsung, Honor, OnePlus, Oppo, Tecno, Vivo, and Xiaomi. 

The first-party list now includes Home, Hotels, Flights, Workspace, Image generation, Shopping, Utilities, YouTube, and YouTube Music, while there’s also Spotify support.

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This is the same list of services you’ll find on gemini.google.com/apps. Notably, Utilities on Android unlocks timers and alarms. Gemini Live is now nearly on par with the Gemini app, specifically the overlay. 

One exception is the ability to send Messages using Gemini Live, which was a capability Google first mentioned as coming during Made by Google 2024. 

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