Google upgraded Gemini to expand its global accessibility
Google recently made significant upgrades to its Gemini chatbot service, expanding its availability globally. The mobile app and Google Assistant opt-in for Gemini are now accessible in over 100 countries and territories, supporting nine major languages.
After rebranding the Bard chatbot as Gemini, Google announced that iOS users could access Gemini through the Google standalone app, while Android users had the option of downloading the app or opting in via Google Assistant. This strategic move enabled users to access the chatbot through various channels such as pressing the power button, corner-swiping, or using the voice command 'Hey Google'.
Initially available to US English-speaking users, Gemini's availability has now been extended to include Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish languages. The service is now accessible in over 100 countries and territories, with the exception of the UK and the European Union.
Expanded Access via Mobile App and Google Assistant
A significant upgrade to Gemini is its availability through the Chrome address bar. Users can now prompt the chatbot by typing '@gemini' in the address bar, followed by their query. Upon pressing Enter, users will be directed to their response on the Gemini web experience.
Additionally, Gemini's Extensions feature, which allows interactions with other Google apps and services for more comprehensive answers, now supports over 40 languages. This enhancement ensures a seamless user experience and broader access to information across different languages.
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