IA Gemini is testing standalone app on iOS, but on a very limited basis

According to a report on Reddit, Gemini may be getting its own app on iOS. One user found the app available for download on the App Store, but the link isn’t available for everyone.

iPhone users have been able to consult Gemini for months, but via Google app. All updates and features are distributed through the search application, which in a way helps to reach as many consumers as possible.

Despite, This approach is also limited in some aspects. — for example, accessibility. When iOS users need to access the chatbot, they must first open the Google app. Additionally, even if the additions are Gemini-specific, the updates must be aimed at the search app.

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Now with a standalone app Google offers two ways to access the chatbotthrough your own app or the Google app. So the user can install the application if necessary.

In terms of functionality, the app Google Gemini shouldn’t change much: The program must include the same features as the chatbot available in the search app or Android version. But Google can have better version control with this approach so updates can be made more frequently.

Additionally, the existence of an individual application allows you to create a shortcut to Gemini directly on the home screen. The program also supports Gemini Live functions not currently available in the Google app.

Limited availability

It looks like Google will gradually introduce the Gemini application to the App Store. Redirect link to application page does not work in all regionsFor example.

It is possible that there is a way of gradual release. test the app with some users before its final release. In any case, it’s worth checking the App Store to see if the app is available; But beware of duplicates.