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Tom's Guide
2 days ago
- Tom's Guide
Gemini Live is free for iPhone users — here's how to share your screen and camera
Gemini Live used to be restricted to Gemini Advanced users, but that's not the case any more. You can now use it for free on your iPhone and, what's more, the app also boasts camera and screen sharing capabilities. These features are no mere gimmicks. They're super-useful for getting information about what's either in front of the lens or on your iPhone screen, with the AI more than capable of answering all manner of questions about what it can see. It's a great, natural way to get answers about all manner of things such as the identify of a specific breed of animal or plant. It could help you to troubleshoot or spark creative possibilities. Let's see how it all works. Make sure you install the latest version of Google Gemini on your iPhone then tap the Live icon which you will find in the bottom-right corner of the Ask Gemini box. You will be told that Live requires your microphone to be turned on and that your interactions will be shared and saved. If you are happy to proceed, tap OK. You will then need to tap Allow when asked for access to your iPhone's mic. When you use Gemini Live for the first time, you'll be asked to choose a voice. Do so and you will be taken to the main Gemini Live interface where you can tap the pause button to put the mic on hold, or tap X to end the conversation. We're not going to do either of these things just yet, though. You may, at this point, want to try out Gemini Live by verbally uttering some questions. If there is something in your immediate environment that you'd like to discuss — let's say, for instance, there's a tree you'd like to identify, you need to tap the Camera icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. Allow Gemini to access the camera and then it will show whatever can be seen by the rear-facing lens. To change the camera perspective to the front-facing one, press the icon in the bottom-corner of the image. Point the camera towards the object you'd like to discuss and then ask a question. Gemini will listen to what you have to say and then give you a verbal response. You can keep up the conversation if you wish or tap the Camera to turn it off again. The camera will also turn off if you put Live on hold, leave the Gemini mobile app or allow the screen to lock. If you've got something on your screen that you want to discuss, you can pop into Gemini Live and press the upward-facing arrow icon. This will allow your screen to be recorded and shared with Gemini. Just tap Start Broadcast. There are some obvious security implications –— literally everything on your screen is going to be shared so if you start moving from app to app while this feature is active, you could easily share personal information. Gemini advises you swipe down from the right of the screen to open the Control Center on your iPhone and tap Do Not Disturb. This will prevent unexpected notifications. When you are viewing the screen you would like to discuss with Gemini, just verbally ask a question. Gemini will give you an answer. The iPhone's Dynamic Island will show you Gemini controls so you can tap the Share button to switch off sharing. You can also go back to the Gemini app and tap the Share button there to deactivate it. A transcript of the conversation will then be shown. The screen will also stop being shared if you hold or lock the screen. It won't obviously stop if you leave the Gemini app, though, unless you close it. There you go! You now know how to share your screen and camera in Gemini Live on iPhone. While you're here, why not take a look at some other useful Gemini guides? Check out 5 smart ways to use Gemini Live with your phone right now and how to use Google Gemini to summarize a YouTube video. And if you want to write smarter prompts in Gemini, here's 5 tips to get better results. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips.
Mint
20-05-2025
- Business
- Mint
Google unveils AI Ultra and AI Pro, new AI subscription plans at I/O 2025: Price, benefits, availability and more
Google has launched two new paid subscription plans for its artificial intelligence (AI) services – Google AI Pro and Google AI Ultra at the I/O 2025 event. These subscription plans are aimed at power users and professionals who want access to advanced tools and features. Priced at $19.99 per month, the Google AI Pro plan is designed to give users an enhanced experience of the Gemini app. This plan builds upon the earlier Gemini Advanced service and brings with it a broader range of tools such as Flow and NotebookLM. Subscribers will benefit from higher usage limits and extra features to make working with AI more efficient and smooth. The more advanced option is the Google AI Ultra plan, which costs $249.99 a month. It gives users access to Google's most powerful AI models and tools, along with the highest usage limits. It's being described as a VIP experience for those who rely heavily on AI for complex work. One major perk of the Ultra plan is early access to experimental tools. This includes Agent Mode, a new feature coming soon to desktop. Agent Mode allows users to simply state a goal, and the AI will figure out and carry out the steps needed to achieve it. It combines smart browsing, detailed research and integration with Google apps, making it ideal for handling multi-step tasks with little input from the user. The Ultra plan also provides early access to tools like Veo3 and the upcoming 2.5 Pro Deep Think mode, making it attractive for those who want to stay ahead of the curve in AI innovation. At the moment, the Ultra plan is available only in the United States, but Google says it will expand to more countries soon. To attract new users, Google is offering 50 per cent off the Ultra plan for the first three months.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Google's Gemini chatbot can now more easily analyze GitHub projects
Gemini, Google's AI-powered chatbot, can now connect to GitHub — for users subscribed to the $20-per-month Gemini Advanced plan, that is. As of Wednesday, Gemini Advanced customers can directly add a public or private codebase on GitHub to Gemini to allow the chatbot to generate and explain code, debug existing code, and more. Users can connect GitHub to Gemini by clicking the "+" button in the prompt bar, selecting "import code," and pasting a GitHub URL. A word of warning: AI models, including Google's, still struggle to code quality software. Code-generating AI tends to introduce security vulnerabilities and errors, owing to weaknesses in areas like the ability to understand programming logic. One recent evaluation of Devin, a popular AI coding tool, found that it could only complete three out of 20 programming tests. The new GitHub integration arrives just a few days after OpenAI launched a GitHub connector for ChatGPT deep research, a tool that searches across the web and other sources to compile thorough research reports on a topic. AI companies, including Google and OpenAI, are moving quickly to ship new capabilities in an effort to make their products stand out in an increasingly crowded field. Case in point, OpenAI on Tuesday brought SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive connectors to ChatGPT deep research.
Digital Trends
19-05-2025
- Digital Trends
I tested Gemini Advanced, ChatGPT, and Copilot Pro. Here's which AI searched best
With AI chatbots now built into search engines, browsers, and even your desktop, it's easy to assume they all do the same thing. But when it comes to getting useful search results, some outperform the rest. I wanted to test Gemini Advanced, ChatGPT, and Copilot Pro head-to-head to see which one helps you get answers faster and more accurately. These are the paid versions, all promising live web access, smarter context, and fewer hallucinations. Recommended Videos So, I gave each AI the same set of prompts—from current events to deep-dive research queries—and judged them on five fronts: accuracy, depth, follow-up quality, mistakes, and usability. Here's how they stacked up. Test 1: Accuracy and real-time info To start things off, I asked all three AIs a current events question that needed real-time knowledge, not just general facts. I asked: 'Who won the latest NBA playoff game?' Gemini Advanced only showed me a scoreboard with the teams and the final scores, with no extra context, highlights, or player stats. It also pulled scores from May 10 – two days earlier than expected – which is a bit outdated for a real-time query. ChatGPT Plus gave me a more detailed answer with extra data, such as the Timberwolves taking a 3-1 series lead over the Warriors. It also mentioned how Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards combined for 61 points—Randle with 31 and Edwards with 30. It also included source links under each paragraph (that worked when testing this), making it easy to double-check the info. I also liked that when the cursor hovered over the source link, it would highlight the text it got from that source. My only complaint? It buried the answer under too many details. A quick summary up top would've helped. On the other hand, Copilot Pro gave me a more concise answer from the get-go and asked if I wanted additional information. I have to give this round to Copilot Pro—it nailed the direct answer and even offered a follow-up. Test 2: Depth of response For the second test, I asked a broader question that required more than just a quick fact: How can I create a strong password? Gemini Advanced gave me more tips than ChatGPT and provided source links below each tip for easy double-checking. It also used longer sentences, which made the whole response feel more readable without too much scrolling, unlike ChatGPT, which gave fewer tips and didn't include any source links. However, it did ask if the conversation was helpful, something Gemini didn't do. Copilot Pro also gave less information and no source links. Still, it did show a few relevant follow-up questions, such as: Why is a strong password important for security? Can you give me an example of a strong password? How does a password manager keep my information safe? I also found the emojis alongside each tip were a fun touch. Test 3: Follow-up flexibility For this test, I asked each AI a follow-up question after its original response, something that built on the conversation naturally. I wanted to see how well it handled context and whether it actually understood what I was asking. I followed up with, 'Can you explain why using personal information in passwords is bad?' ChatGPT gave me three main points, a couple of extra security tips to follow, plus a bottom-line summary that wrapped it all up. Copilot Pro gave me three tips and a few sentences on how to stay safe. Gemini, however, was the only one that didn't include specific safety tips at the end. It gave a few more reasons why using personal info is bad and added a bit more information. I must admit that Copilot Pro and ChatGPT took this prize and gave Gemini something to improve on. This time, none of the three included source links, which felt like a missed opportunity. Test 4: Mistakes and hallucinations One of the biggest risks with any AI assistant is its tendency to say things that aren't true confidently. They hallucinate and say things that are sometimes funny and other times alarming. So, I gave each chatbot a few fact-based prompts to see how accurate they were and whether they flagged uncertainties, something they all passed with flying colors. I started with a simple one and asked when Microsoft was founded, and Gemini Advanced answered with a one-liner: 'Microsoft was founded in 1975.' ChatGPT, on the other hand, went into a bit more detail, saying, 'Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen.' Copilot Pro gave a longer answer: 'Microsoft was founded on April 4, 1975, by Bill Gates and Paul Allen in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It started as a small software company, but it quickly grew into one of the world's largest and most influential tech companies. Quite the success story, right?' I like how Copilot struck a balance, giving me enough context without overwhelming me and even suggesting three clickable follow-up questions. I have to admit that the answer I liked best was from Copilot Pro. Next, I asked all three AI assistants,' Which is the best AI assistant available?' Gemini gave a solid overview of the top AI assistants, including a quick rundown of what each can do. It even added a section called 'Other notable AI assistants' with less popular options. What I really liked, though, was the part where it explained which assistant might be the better pick, like choosing Gemini if you prioritize certain features, or going with ChatGPT or Copilot Pro if you rely more on other things. That side-by-side comparison is actually helpful. ChatGPT said there is no single best option, depending on why you need it. Copilot Pro said several options are available, each with specific strengths. Test 5: Usability and interface experience A great AI answer is only half the story; the other half is how easy it is to read the information it gives you. So, I spent time using each AI assistant's interface to see how smooth, intuitive, and helpful the overall experience felt. Copilot Pro stood out by giving me just enough information to answer my question clearly, without overwhelming me or leaving me confused about what it meant. I also like how it blends into Microsoft Edge and Windows 11 since it results in fewer mouse movements to open it. It was also good to see those relevant follow-up questions that saved me from typing out the question. If there's one area where Copilot Pro fell short, it was with shopping links. It provided them, but only after asking twice. And, in some cases, the link led to the wrong places. I also found the main Copilot page a little too cluttered, with buttons and suggestions all squeezed together. I get that it's trying to be helpful, but sometimes less is more. Gemini Advanced heavily relies on the Google ecosystem. The side panel works well across Gmail, Drive, and Docs, and it's handy for pulling in context from whatever you're working on. Visually, it looks clean and modern, with a color scheme that gives it a polished, almost elegant feel. I also liked how Gemini gives more detailed responses than the others. That's great if you're looking for depth, though if you prefer shorter replies, you can ask it to simplify things. It handled product searches well when I asked it to provide links. ChatGPT keeps things minimal but in a good way. The interface is clean and easy to navigate, and I liked that the input box is at the top of the screen, which feels more natural to use. However, when I tried using it to find links for products, it struggled. Some responses didn't include links at all, and when they did, they weren't always clickable or useful. Final thoughts After testing all three assistants across different scenarios, one thing became clear: no single AI does everything perfectly. Each one has strengths and quirks that make it better suited for certain tasks or users. ChatGPT is still the most consistent when it comes to natural, well-written responses. It's easy to use, but it would be nice if it fixed the link issue mentioned earlier. Gemini Advanced gives you the most information upfront, sometimes too much, but its integration with Google tools is a real advantage when you want to add more files to your search. Copilot Pro is the one I'd be least likely to stick with, even though I liked how it handled response length and follow-up suggestions. But the cluttered interface and unreliable links made it harder to trust on a daily basis—and for me, that's a deal-breaker. At the end of the day, the best AI chatbots really depends on what you value the most: clarity, depth, or usability.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Google's Gemini chatbot can now more easily analyze GitHub projects
Gemini, Google's AI-powered chatbot, can now connect to GitHub — for users subscribed to the $20-per-month Gemini Advanced plan, that is. As of Wednesday, Gemini Advanced customers can directly add a public or private codebase on GitHub to Gemini to allow the chatbot to generate and explain code, debug existing code, and more. Users can connect GitHub to Gemini by clicking the "+" button in the prompt bar, selecting "import code," and pasting a GitHub URL. A word of warning: AI models, including Google's, still struggle to code quality software. Code-generating AI tends to introduce security vulnerabilities and errors, owing to weaknesses in areas like the ability to understand programming logic. One recent evaluation of Devin, a popular AI coding tool, found that it could only complete three out of 20 programming tests. The new GitHub integration arrives just a few days after OpenAI launched a GitHub connector for ChatGPT deep research, a tool that searches across the web and other sources to compile thorough research reports on a topic. AI companies, including Google and OpenAI, are moving quickly to ship new capabilities in an effort to make their products stand out in an increasingly crowded field. Case in point, OpenAI on Tuesday brought SharePoint and Microsoft OneDrive connectors to ChatGPT deep research. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Sign in to access your portfolio
