Sure, you've always been able to run the Gemini iPhone app on an iPad. As with any app developed only for the iPhone, doing so runs it in compatibility mode. That means it can appear either in a scaled-down, iPhone-size screen or in a larger, slightly blurry window. Both options look bad, feel clumsy, and can't tap into the power of the iPad.

While the Gemini iOS app could work on the iPad, it was subpar. Google just optimized it for a better overall experience.

There is a new ability for Gemini to connect with Google Photos, letting users ask questions about their images and search for photos.