Mark, Thank you for this recommendation. It’s probably a daft question but what is Today Screen and how do I find it on my iphone SE 3?
Thanks Andrew > On 24 May 2026, at 00:09, MacVisionaries <[email protected]> > wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Since installing Google Gemini on my iPhone, in addition to enjoying > real-time voice interaction, via Gemini’s “Live Mode”, I recently discovered > that Gemini is amazing when it comes to discussing and or describing anything > at which my phone camera is pointing. > > For example, the other day, I wanted to know how much time was left on my > microwave cooking timer and I asked Gemini and it instantly told me that > there were 3 minutes and fifteen seconds remaining. > > When I receive hardcopy mail, including flyers, I can ask Gemini to either > read the document or describe the document, such as a huge political flyer > that is mostly photos. > > Another example: Since there is quite a bit of distance from my front door > to where I place my trash cans to be emptied by the trash service, I asked > Gemini if the cans have been emptied. Its response is something like, “given > that the lids to both containers are open, I suggest that they have been > emptied.” > > I could go on and on but I’m hoping that you will give Gemini a try and let > us know what you think. > > The following steps should get you started: > > 1. > Install Gemini on your iOS device. > > 2. > Configure the Gemini Talk Live widget on your Today screen. > > 3. > Launch Gemini, talk live mode, via the Today Screen widget. > > 4. > Converse with Gemini. > > 5. > If you want Gemini to describe something for you in real-time, activate the > video streaming button located near the bottom left corner of the display to > toggle it on. > > 6. > Point your phone at something and then ask Gemini a question about it and be > prepared to be dazzled. > > Oh! One more thing: Gemini is wonderful at reading preparation instructions > for food that may be frozen or in cans, etc. > > I hope you will give it a try. > > Mark > > > > > > > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: > [email protected] and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at > [email protected] > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected] > <mailto:[email protected]>. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/6cd52d2c-63db-41fa-ae53-ff5af053d513n%40googlegroups.com > > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/6cd52d2c-63db-41fa-ae53-ff5af053d513n%40googlegroups.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer>. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: [email protected] and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at [email protected] The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/macvisionaries/95C7AA30-35AB-4134-8294-8835F01B5A11%40me.com.
