Gemini can now make videos, brief your morning, and do digital chores while you sleep

Gemini is now an AI intern that never logs off

By Vikhyaat Vivek Published May 19, 2026

Google Gemini App gets a major update — Google

Google is giving the Gemini app a massive update, bringing a bunch of nifty changes. The chatbot phase is fading, and the company now wants Gemini to become something closer to a full-time digital assistant.

During Google I/O 2026, the company announced a redesigned Gemini app along with a new model, proactive daily summaries, video tools, and a 24/7 agent called Gemini Spark. Google claims that Gemini has now reached more than 900 million monthly users across 230 countries and more than 70 languages, up from 400 million last year.

Gemini Omni gets even better

The flashiest feature is Gemini Omni, Google’s new model for creating cinematic video outputs from text, images, and video prompts. Users can apply zooms, swap backgrounds, use templates, and even create a custom AI avatar that looks and sounds like them. It starts rolling out today for Google AI Plus, Pro, and Ultra subscribers worldwide.

Gemini Spark is your personal AI agent

Gemini Spark is another highlight. It is a cloud-based agent that can keep working after you close your laptop or lock your phone. The company stated that Spark can parse monthly credit card statements for hidden subscription fees, track school emails for deadlines, and turn meeting notes into polished Docs with a drafted follow-up email.

For high-stakes actions like sending emails or spending money, Gemini Spark will ask the user before proceeding. It rolls out to trusted testers this week, with a US Google AI Ultra beta planned next week. There’s also Daily Brief, which pulls from Gmail and Calendar to build a personalized morning digest with priorities and next steps. This feature also appears similar to Samsung’s Now Brief.

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As of today, the macOS app is also available with Spark. Google also plans to bring new features later this summer. With this announcement, it’s clear Gemini is no longer just answering prompts. That’s not all, the company has just added AI agents to Google Search, unveiled Pomelli to help build your brand, and even showcased WearOS 7. There are a bunch of other announcements, so you can check out our coverage of Google I/O 2026 by clicking here.

Vikhyaat Vivek is a tech journalist and reviewer with seven years of experience covering consumer hardware, with a focus on…

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