https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gemini-app-gains-new-map-tool-replacing-withContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gemini-app-gains-new-map-tool-replacing-withhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gemini-app-gains-new-map-tool-replacing-with#u103745Mon, 05 Oct 2026 19:41:51 +0000Google introduced a Map tool for the Gemini app on Android and iOS to improve location-based prompts. This update replaces the forward slash symbol with the at symbol for triggering tools. The feature is currently limited to mobile devices, leaving desktop users without access. Additionally, Google is phasing out the Spark brand to integrate tasks directly into Gemini and has implemented new access limits for Gemini models used by free and AI Plus subscribers.Why it mattersThese changes signal a shift toward deeper integration of Google services within its AI interface. By streamlining task ma