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Gemini becomes a more capable Google Assistant replacement with latest update

Gemini is better at tasks like setting timers and managing your smart home.

More Google Assistant voice features are now available with Gemini, such as setting timers, making phone calls, and managing your smart home. The company says that it is working on bringing more Google Assistant features to the Gemini app, but that some can be used already, such as setting timers, managing smart home devices, and making phone calls. With Extensions, Gemini can tap into your entire Google ecosystem, using information from other apps and services to power its responses.

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