Google has rolled out a Google Gemini app for iPhone in some markets where it's testing it with Gemini Live support.

Unlike Apple, which wants its AI to live on your device – one of the reasons its hardware requirements are so hefty – Gemini Live uses the cloud. That means it could potentially come to more iPhones than Apple's own AI. It was initially only available for Pixel 9 owners and required a subscription, but it's now free and available to all.

What you need to know Google appears to be prepping a standalone Gemini app for iOS.From the beginning, iOS users have had to access Gemini through the Google app or web client on their iPhone.At least one user has already downloaded and used the Gemini app with Gemini Live on iOS,

Google's AI chatbot Gemini is now accessible via a standalone iPhone app. The app is currently only available in the Philippines as Google irons out all the bugs. The app will bring Gemini Live to the iPhone and support Live Activity for continuous interaction.

iPhone owners can access Gemini via the Google app, but a dedicated, standalone app would streamline things significantly, giving iOS users a faster, more direct connection to Google’s advanced AI — without the extra steps.

Phone users may soon be able to use Google's Gemini assistant on their phones and also initiate it directly from the lock screen.

Google appears to be testing a standalone “Google Gemini” app for iPhone users, signaling a potential shift away from its current integration within the main Google app. This dedicated

Google may be getting ready to release a standalone Gemini app for iOS, allowing users to access Gemini Live from their Apple devices.

A standalone Google Gemini app should soon launch for iPhone and iPad. When it does, there's a least one new tool that should be available to these users.