On Aug. 14th, according to tech media 9To5Google, Google officially released two core feature updates to Gemini AI Assistant App users: "Memories" and "Ad Hoc Chat."
The core of the "Memories" feature is reportedly to empower Gemini with long-term contextual understanding. Once enabled, the AI will automatically record and learn from personal information, preferences, and past interactions during conversations, enabling seamless integration without manual input or redirects. For example, if a user mentions music preferences or dietary restrictions and then subsequently asks for restaurant or playlist recommendations, Gemini can directly draw on its memory library to generate customized suggestions and even proactively remind users of important events (such as birthdays and meeting schedules).
A Google product manager emphasized in a statement: "This feature aims to evolve AI from a 'tool' to a 'partner.' By continuously learning from user habits, Gemini can anticipate needs and provide more natural responses. For example, when a user mentions work stress, it can proactively suggest relaxation activities or time management techniques."
Currently, the "Memories" feature is available for Gemini 2.5 Pro users in select countries and regions, and plans to expand it to Gemini 2.5 Flash users in the EU, UK, Switzerland, and other regions in the coming weeks. Users can manage their personal information at any time through the "Memories" page within the app or choose to turn the feature off to restore a memory-free state.
To address users' deep need for privacy, Google has also introduced a "temporary chat" mode. This feature, similar to the "incognito window" feature in a web browser, means that conversations with Gemini in this mode will not be recorded in the user's history, will not be used for AI model training, and will not affect personalized recommendations. For example, users can discuss sensitive topics (such as health issues and career plans) or brainstorm creative ideas in this mode without worrying about information leakage.