Google has unveiled a broad expansion of its Gemini artificial intelligence platform, pushing the technology into search, vehicles, smart homes and — notably — Apple’s Siri, according to announcements from the company and reporting across multiple outlets.

The updates, several of which were detailed on Google’s official blog and tied to the company’s developer event, position Gemini as a more proactive and wide-reaching assistant. Google described what it called “a new era for AI Search,” alongside changes that make the standalone Gemini app “more agentic,” capable of offering proactive, around-the-clock help rather than simply responding to prompts.

What’s new in the Gemini app

Technology outlets framed the refresh as Google’s latest move to compete directly with rival assistants. TechCrunch reported that the company is updating its Gemini app to take on ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude, while The Verge highlighted several headline changes coming to the service.

Among the features Google promoted were a real-time voice translation tool, described in company materials as Live Translate, and a new offering referred to as Gemini Omni. Google also said it is introducing tools aimed at helping small businesses save time, signaling an effort to broaden Gemini’s appeal beyond consumers. The full scope and rollout timing of some of these features remain unclear from the available reporting.

Gemini in cars and the home

Beyond the app, Google is extending Gemini into physical products. General Motors said it plans to bring the assistant to millions of vehicles already on the road, with multiple reports indicating the update could reach roughly 4 million cars. The integration is expected to give drivers a more conversational, AI-powered in-car assistant.

Google also updated Gemini for Home, adding AI-powered automations tied to camera feeds, according to Engadget. The change suggests Google intends to use Gemini to make smart-home devices more context-aware and responsive.

An unexpected partner: Apple

Perhaps the most striking development is Apple’s decision to lean on Gemini for its long-awaited Siri overhaul. Multiple outlets, including NPR and Quartz, reported that Apple unveiled an AI-powered Siri built with Google Gemini at its developer conference. Google separately said it is bringing its latest Gemini models to Apple developers.

The arrangement underscores how central Gemini has become to the broader AI landscape, with even a direct competitor turning to Google’s models to power a flagship feature. Coverage from outlets including the Sydney Morning Herald raised questions about how useful the new Siri will be in practice, reflecting cautious expectations following years of delays.

Growing pains

The expansion has not been entirely smooth. Mashable reported that Gemini experienced service disruptions, with Google acknowledging “something went wrong” errors affecting users. The duration and scale of the outage were not fully detailed in available reports.

Taken together, the announcements mark one of Google’s most aggressive pushes yet to embed Gemini across the devices and services people use daily. How well the new features perform — and whether reliability issues persist — will likely shape how quickly users embrace them. Several specifics, including precise availability dates and regional rollouts, remain unconfirmed.

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This report synthesizes coverage from multiple news outlets.