Google updates its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Claude

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Google announced at its annual I/O event on Tuesday that the Gemini app is getting a series of new updates, including a “Daily Brief” feature, a redesigned interface, and access to a new AI video model called Gemini Omni.

The updates signal Google’s push to turn its Gemini app into an all-purpose AI hub rather than a standalone chatbot and to make the AI assistant more competitive with apps like ChatGPT and Claude.

Google describes the new Daily Brief feature as a personalized digest designed to be your first stop each morning. It pulls together information from a user’s inbox, calendar, and most important tasks, and then organizes them into a clear overview. The company says Daily Brief doesn’t just summarize this information, it also prioritizes tasks and suggests next steps, with the most important items shown first.

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