AI agents / General-purpose agent / Gemini
Gemini
Google's assistant with Deep Research reports, Gemini Live voice and camera chat, connected apps and, in preview, auto browse in Chrome to complete tasks for you.
Early score
Early score, based on docs and demos. Not hands-on tested yet. How we rate
Pros
- Deep Research analyzes hundreds of sources to write a report in minutes, per Google
- Gemini Live lets you talk, show your camera and switch between voice and typing in one thread
- Chrome auto browse can book appointments or handle multi-step tasks while you stay in control
Cons
- Auto browse is a preview for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in the U.S.
- Agent Mode is offered as priority early access on Ultra; top limits cost $199.99/month
Sources
Facts on this page come from official pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. The score is docs-based: we haven't tested Gemini hands-on yet.
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