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Gemini app replacing Gems with skills in November - 9to5Google
Publisher description: In 2024, Google introduced Gems as “custom versions of Gemini.” The Gemini app will soon replace Gems with “skills.”
NewsAPI | Sep 27, 2026 | Abner Li
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In 2024, Google introduced Gems as “custom versions of Gemini. ” The Gemini app will soon replace Gems with “skills. ” Going to the Gems manager today reveals a new notice at the top: “Gems will become skills starting Nov 17, 2026. ” Starting November 17, 2026, we’ll automatically begin migrating your Gems to skills. Google introduced skills with Gemini Spark, and they serve the same purpose as Gems at a high level. Both let you give Gemini custom instructions.
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