But AI like Google’s Gemini can be used to protect people by looking out for patterns in calls and app behavior that users would not otherwise catch. That’s exactly what Google is doing with Gemini on Pixel phones, which are about to get a couple of ...

Gemini now powers a new Google Home tool, “Help Me Create,” simplifying home automation. Instead of navigating complex menus, you can set up routines by describing them in plain language.  For instance,

Unlike Apple, which wants its AI to live on your device – one of the reasons its hardware requirements are so hefty – Gemini Live uses the cloud. That means it could potentially come to more iPhones than Apple's own AI. It was initially only available for Pixel 9 owners and required a subscription, but it's now free and available to all.