Gemini for iOS acquired a brand new replace on Monday that launched a number of new lockscreen widgets for the synthetic intelligence (AI) app. There are six lockscreen widgets in complete that iPhone customers can set to shortly entry particular options of the Gemini app with out having to unlock the gadget first. Alongside the widgets, Google has additionally added Management Centre entry for its AI app, and customers can now add Gemini for comfort. Notably, the Mountain View-based tech large additionally showcased new Gemini Dwell options on the Cellular World Congress (2025) in Barcelona.
Devices 360 workers members noticed the brand new lockscreen widgets within the app on Monday. It was shipped with the Gemini for iOS app model 1.2025.0762303. Most iPhone customers ought to have acquired the replace already, but when not, it ought to arrive within the subsequent few days.
Gemini lockscreen widgets
There are six new lockscreen widgets that every one supply completely different use instances. First is the “Sort Immediate” that enables customers to straight sort a question to Gemini and see the response with out ever unlocking the gadget. One other fascinating widget is Speak Dwell that straight opens Gemini Dwell and lets customers have a real-time two-way dialog with the AI. Notably, that is the one manner iOS customers can keep away from the two-step strategy of accessing Gemini Dwell.
Google additionally added an Open Mic lockscreen widget. This may shortly open the microphone to let customers communicate their prompts as an alternative of typing them. The fourth widget, dubbed Use Digicam, opens the digicam to shortly seize a picture and shares it with Gemini. Customers can then ask queries in regards to the picture.
Closing two lockscreen widgets are Share Picture and Share File. These let customers shortly share photos and information with Gemini, respectively, and ask queries about them. Notably, any of those widgets may also be set because the nook buttons on the iPhone’s lockscreen.
In case customers don’t favor to make use of Gemini as lockscreen widget, they will additionally add it to Management Centre. The iOS app lately acquired one other replace that added Deep Analysis to Gemini Superior customers. The replace now additionally permits customers to share textual content, photos, and hyperlinks on to the AI chatbot from any app.
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