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Google is pulling its Gemini assistant from the main Google app on iOS, in a bid to encourage users to download the dedicated Gemini app.

Google Google announced Wednesday that it is removing its model from the Google app on iOS, meaning that Apple users will need to download the dedicated Gemini app in order to use it. When Google first introduced its Gemini AI to the Apple product ecosystem,

Gemini is no longer available in the Google app on iOS – it's now accessed solely via the dedicate Gemini app.

Google made it clear that it was all-in on Gemini AI by launching a standalone app for iOS in November. It’s part of a bigger push toward smarter AI experiences on mobile. Now, Google is doubling down by completely pulling Gemini from the main Google app on iOS, steering users toward the standalone version instead.

The Google Gemini apps are getting a memory upgrade, with the AI bot now able to recall past conversations you've had with it—building on the tool's existing ability to remember personal details about you,

The main Google Search app for iOS is losing its Gemini chatbot integration, and the company is now inviting users to download its standalone Gemini app.

The main Google app on iOS acted as a switcher between Google Search and Gemini. But in February 2025, Google removed the switcher interface. However, iOS users on Google app v356.0 can still use the Gemini experience in the app via the “More” tab, says the report.

Google really wants you to download its Gemini app. The tech giant is pulling the AI tool from its iOS search app — you know, the Google app — in an apparent effort to push you to the Gemini app. The tech giant alerted customers to the change in an email.