Google launches Gemini, a versatile smartphone app merging the functionalities of digital assistants and chatbots. Available in over 150 countries for English speakers, Gemini replaces Bard and Google Assistant, offering capabilities like answering questions, writing, image generation, and performing tasks like setting timers or making calls. It's based on AI technology developed since early 2023, aiming to assist in various tasks, including tutoring, coding, and interview preparation. Gemini operates on a large language model, supporting multimodal responses to both images and sounds.