Google’s Dreambeans app is now available to all eligible Google accounts in the U.S. on Android and iOS. The wider rollout comes three months after the Google Labs experiment first launched for AI Ultra subscribers.
For those unaware, Dreambeans creates a small collection of personalized stories (similar to Instagram stories) each day based on information from Google services selected by the user. Google had already started removing the subscription requirement in August, and the latest expansion completes that rollout for everyone aged 18 and older in the U.S.
Google is also adding Gemini as another source Dreambeans can use to build those daily stories.
Gemini joins Gmail, Photos, and YouTube
Dreambeans can already pull information from Gmail, Calendar, Google Photos, Search, and YouTube. Gemini now joins that list of optional connected apps.
The information helps Dreambeans come up with stories around things such as places to explore, shows to watch, or upcoming events. Someone with a trip marked in Calendar could see suggestions related to that destination, while YouTube activity or Search history can help the app pick up on hobbies and newer interests. Connecting Google Photos can also bring photos of the user, friends, and family into the stories.
Dreambeans still wants to keep the feed small
Dreambeans still serves a limited collection of personalized stories each day rather than an endless feed. Users can open a story for more information, save it for later, or share it with someone else. Feedback can also be submitted to help improve future recommendations.
