Gemini app rolling out ‘Extended’ thinking level, new 3rd-party app integrations - 9to5Google
Google just gave Gemini a thinking upgrade. Extended mode + third-party integrations. Here's what changes for builders.
Why it matters
Google is expanding Gemini's reasoning capabilities and ecosystem reach with 'Extended' thinking mode and new app integrations, positioning it as a more capable competitor to Claude and ChatGPT in enterprise and productivity workflows.
The key facts
6 to knowGemini app rolling out selectable 'Extended' thinking level (in addition to standard mode)
New third-party app integrations launching
PDF and document generation directly in chat now available
Android Gemini receiving new 'Thinking Level' option
7 hidden Gemini Live AI models reportedly revealed ahead of Google I/O 2026
Feature rolling out across Gemini app ecosystem
Go to the source
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