Tags: App Update

Google announced a major redesign of its Home app, focusing on speed, stability, and a tighter integration of its Nest ecosystem. The update promises faster start‑up times, fewer crashes, and improved battery usage, while adding new AI‑driven tools powered by Gemini. Users will see richer camera previews, an AI‑generated Home Brief, and a simplified three‑tab layout. Some AI capabilities, such as automations created by natural‑language prompts, require a Google Home Premium subscription starting at $10 per month, though the core enhancements roll out to all users worldwide. Weiterlesen

Google has overhauled its Home app with a faster, more reliable design and introduced Gemini‑powered AI features. The redesign promises up to 70% faster performance and far fewer crashes, while new AI tools let users control devices with natural language, search camera clips, and receive richer event descriptions. These Gemini capabilities are currently limited to Google Home Premium subscribers, who can choose a Standard or Advanced tier for additional video history and deeper notifications. Users can opt into early access through the app’s settings. Weiterlesen

Google has begun rolling out an early version of its Home app that integrates Gemini, its latest generative AI model, to a small group of iPhone users. The preview shows a revamped interface with three bottom tabs—Home, Activity, and Automations—replacing the previous five-tab layout. A prominent “Ask Home” bar lets users manage devices and create automations using natural language. Users must acknowledge how Gemini may use their data before accessing these tools. The early release precedes the broader Android rollout and the upcoming hardware launch slated for October 1, signaling a major step forward for Google’s smart‑home ecosystem. Weiterlesen

Google has rolled out a new update to its Google Home app, introducing an automation editor with conditional logic, hot‑water and thermostat scheduling for older Nest devices, event‑type filters for camera feeds, and a suggested‑favorites feature for quicker device access. The update also includes bug fixes and prepares for a larger version to be unveiled at the Gemini for Home event on October 1, where additional smart‑home hardware is expected. Weiterlesen