Google is testing a standalone Gemini app that is currently available to iPhone users only on the App Store in the Philippines. The app allows users to access Gemini and its voice interaction function Gemini Live directly from the home screen, providing a more convenient access method than the web page. This move aims to improve the user experience and may speed up Google's updates and iterations of Gemini features.
Standalone apps allow users to access Gemini directly on the home screen and provide the ability to access Gemini Live. Gemini Live is a voice experience that allows users to interact with Google AI. Currently, Gemini on iPhone through Google apps is comparable to gemini.google.com, but Google has not updated the UI to match the Android experience. The launch of standalone apps may allow Google to deliver updates faster. It is worth noting that the Google Gemini app is different from Google Assistant, which is a own application on the Apple platform.

Currently, Gemini on iPhone through Google apps is comparable to gemini.google.com, but Google has not updated the UI to match the Android experience. The launch of standalone apps may allow Google to deliver updates faster.
It is worth noting that the Google Gemini app is different from Google Assistant, which is a own application on the Apple platform.
In short, this independent Gemini app provides iPhone users with a more convenient access method, marking an important step in optimizing its AI services and may be promoted to global users in the future.