Research Made Easy, Thanks to Gemini's New Android App

Google introduced Deep Research for Gemini late last year, allowing users to conduct in-depth research in just a few minutes. Initially, this feature was only available on the web, but now, there’s good news for those who want to use it on mobile.

According to 9to5Google, Deep Research is now rolling out widely in the Gemini app for Android. However, the rollout appears to be gradual, as only a few users, including one from Android Authority, have reported seeing the feature on their phones.

Deep Research is an advanced AI-powered tool designed to analyze information, generate detailed reports, and provide source citations. It is only available to Gemini Advanced users. The mobile version works just like the web-based version, making it easy to conduct research on the go.

To use it, users must:
Select the “1.5 Pro with Deep Research” option from the drop-down menu in Gemini.
Enter a query to start the research process.
Review and edit the generated outline before proceeding.
Tap “Start research”, allowing Google to scan the web and generate a structured report.

Each report includes organized sections and lists of sources for verification.

Google states that reports take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete, but more complex topics could take longer. Users don’t need to stay in the chat while it’s running. Instead, Gemini will send a notification when the research is ready.

Android Authority’s Mitja Rutnik tested the feature and had “mixed feelings” about it. He noted that it worked well for broad and general topics like AI chatbots and interior design. However, he found it useless for real-time data analysis, such as generating stock market reports for a specific day.

Google isn’t alone in offering AI-powered research tools. OpenAI recently launched its own Deep Research feature, powered by the o3 model. Unlike Google’s tool, OpenAI promises more detailed reports in 30 minutes.

As these AI-powered tools evolve, they could redefine how users conduct online research.