Google says Gemma 4 has passed 150 million downloads and showcased builders using the open models for on-device AI apps.

Google introduced Gemma 4 12B, an encoder-free multimodal open model built to run locally on laptops with 16GB of memory.

Reports say Chrome has been installing a local Gemini Nano model for AI features, raising storage, consent, and energy concerns.

Google released an offline-first AI dictation app for iOS powered by its Gemma AI models, taking aim at competitors like Wispr Flow.

As Apple celebrates its 50th anniversary, former insiders say the company squandered an early AI advantage but is now betting on on-device AI and Google Gemini to reboot Siri.