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Google’s Gemini Mobile App Gains Built-In Audio Overview Player

Integrated playback controls let users stream AI-generated podcast-style summaries directly in the app without opening a browser.

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Overview

  • Gemini’s July 2025 update integrates an inline Audio Overview player, so users no longer need to switch to a web tab to listen.
  • The new player offers a timeline scrubber, play/pause button, 10-second rewind and skip, speed adjustments from 0.5× to 2×, plus a download option.
  • Rolling out on Android (stable version 16.27) and iOS, the media player appears automatically after generating a summary.
  • Audio Overviews deliver 30–45 minute conversational discussions between two AI hosts and can take up to five minutes to generate.
  • The feature is now available globally to all Gemini users, including those on the free tier.