Google to remove Gemini access from Google app on iOS

Google Removes Gemini From Its Main App for iOS Devices
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Google pulls Gemini from its iOS search app, driving users toward standalone AI app
Google really wants you to download its Gemini app. The tech giant is pulling the AI tool from its iOS search app — you know, the Google app — in an apparent effort to push you to the Gemini app. The tech giant alerted customers to the change in an email.
The Gemini app is now the only way to access Google’s AI on iOS
Google Google announced Wednesday that it is removing its model from the Google app on iOS, meaning that Apple users will need to download the dedicated Gemini app in order to use it. When Google first introduced its Gemini AI to the Apple product ecosystem,
Google pulls Gemini from main search app on iOS
Google is pulling its Gemini assistant from the main Google app on iOS, in a bid to encourage users to download the dedicated Gemini app.
Looking for Gemini on iOS? It’s now only in Google’s dedicated Gemini app – complete with the new research mode for subscribers
2.0 Flash isn't the only new Gemini addition for 2025, with Google announcing that Deep Research, its research model that can analyze and create reports similar to ChatGPT Deep Research, is also now available on iOS.
Google Launches Standalone Gemini App for iOS Users
Google has launched a standalone Gemini app for iOS users, now available for download from the App Store. This new release offers a more comprehensive set of functionalities and features compared to its predecessor within the Google app.
Google App for iOS is Losing its Gemini Chatbot Integration
The main Google Search app for iOS is losing its Gemini chatbot integration, and the company is now inviting users to download its standalone Gemini app.
Google Kicks Gemini Off iOS App, Forces Users to Download Standalone Version
Google just pulled Gemini from the iPhone's Google app, telling users they must download the standalone Gemini app to keep using its AI features.
Google removes Gemini AI from main Google app on iOS
The main Google app on iOS acted as a switcher between Google Search and Gemini. But in February 2025, Google removed the switcher interface. However, iOS users on Google app v356.0 can still use the Gemini experience in the app via the “More” tab, says the report.
Google is pushing iPhone users toward the standalone Gemini app
Google is now fully removing Gemini from the Google app on iOS. Gemini first disappeared from the switcher interface, but the experience stuck around even after the switcher was removed earlier this month.
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Users on the free tier can now get summaries and ask questions of uploaded PDFs, Microsoft Office documents, and Google docs.
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