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If you rely on your phone’s digital assistant for automation or even just hands-free control, you may have hesitated transitioning from the Google Assistant to Gemini. The latter developed a reputation for lacking many of the Assistant’s features early on. However, Google will only support Gemini going forward and has even made it as the default assistant on the Pixel 9 series. Luckily, Google is bridging the gap between the Assistant and Gemini with “extensions” for Gemini that allow the chatbot to perform useful real-world tasks.
With Gemini Extensions enabled, the chatbot can do everything from managing your to-do list to creating a music playlist based on your current mood. And in the near future, credible leaks indicate that new extensions will allow you to send WhatsApp messages and control your smart home. So with that in mind, here’s what Gemini Extensions can do and which ones you should consider using to make your life easier.
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