- The “Utilities” section of the Android version of the ‘Gemini’ app has been redesigned and renamed “Device Assistance.”
- “Device Assistance” (formerly ‘Utilities’) is a settings menu that controls device operations such as making calls, sending messages, and setting timers, and is available exclusively in the Android version of the “Gemini” app.
- It appears that various new features have also been added, such as the ability to turn “Tethering” on and off and adjust Bluetooth settings.
The “Utilities” feature under “Extensions” in the Google AI “Gemini” app has been rebranded to “Device Assistance.”
“Extensions” in the “Gemini” app is part of the “Personal Intelligence” settings, a support feature that provides more personalized responses based on user information gathered by Gemini. Within this, “Device Assistance” (formerly “Utilities”) manages device operations such as making phone calls, sending messages, and setting timers, and it is available exclusively in the Android version of the Gemini app.
In late August 2026, this “Utilities” feature was officially rebranded as “Device Assistance.”
It appears to be more than just a simple name change from “Utilities” to “Device Assistance,” as various new features—such as toggling Wi-Fi tethering ON/OFF and Bluetooth settings—have also been added. These details have come to light through our site “Jetstream’s” original app file teardown content, “App Teardown.”
Please note that the “Extensions” settings for the “Gemini” app are located within the “Personal Intelligence” settings.
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<string name="assistant_robin_utilities_rename_disclaimer_title">Gemini ユーティリティはデバイス アシスタントになりました</string>
<string name="assistant_robin_utilities_rename_disclaimer_body">ユーティリティの設定は、「デバイス アシスト」という名称に変更されました。デバイスでさまざまな作業をスムーズに進めるための新機能が追加されています。</string>Please note that the “Extensions” settings for the “Gemini” app are located within the “Personal Intelligence” settings.
Source: Gemini