Gemini Desktop to Add Avatars; Gemini 4 Preparation Underway
testingcatalog · x · 2026-08-24
Google is expanding its Gemini desktop app with the latest update adding Avatar support, allowing users to create and manage avatars directly within the app. Code hints also reveal a "Customize" section for discovering Apps, Skills, and Plugins. While Google lags in connector and MCP support, this signals a push to catch up with rivals. Additionally, evidence suggests Google has begun preparing for Gemini 4, with a potential release around December, potentially skipping the previously planned Gemini 3.5 Pro.
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