Google Labs / Gemini
Vice president of Google Labs and Gemini, confirmed audio file compatibility was the top user request for the Gemini app.
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Google announced three major Gemini product updates: the Gemini app now supports audio files (top user request), Search expanded to five new languages, and NotebookLM can generate reports in multiple formats and styles.
“Vice president of Google Labs and Gemini, confirmed audio file compatibility was the top user request for the Gemini app.”