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Google has decided that iPads deserve a native AI experience, launching a Gemini app designed exclusively for the tablet’s larger display and multitasking prowess. Gone are the days of squished iPhone versions—users can now enjoy a full-fledged, intelligently crafted interface right on their iPads.
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Google today updated its dedicated Gemini iOS app to add an iPad-friendly interface, allowing the AI assistant to take up the full real estate of an iPad display. The Gemini app has been compatible with both the iPhone and the iPad since it launched, but until the latest update, using it on…
Google has announced a dedicated iPadOS version of the Gemini app. Previously, you could only run the iOS version of Gemini in compatibility mode on an iPad. Here’s some of the announcement, which Google spokesperson Elijah Lawal emailed to The Verge: With the new app, you can use the split view on…
Google is once again crossing the great divide between rival tech giants, at least with artificial intelligence. The company has launched a dedicated iPad app for its Gemini AI assistant. In addition to natively running on Apple hardware, Gemini's iPad app can take advantage of the tablet's split…
After what feels like an eternity, Google has finally brought a native Gemini app to the iPad. No more stretched-out iPhone version or clunky compatibility mode. This release is the real deal, folks -- a proper iPad app that takes full advantage of the larger display and multitasking capabilities…
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