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I unlocked a secret Gemini trick that completely changed how I use my phone

Staff Editor 2026-05-28

I unlocked a secret Gemini trick that completely changed how I use my phone

https://www.androidpolice.com/unlocked-geminis-best-feature-and-now-use-it-for-everything/

Publish Date: 2026-05-28 09:30:00

Source Domain: www.androidpolice.com

Asking Gemini to turn on your flashlight or snap a quick photo usually resulted in a clunky web search.

Google quietly fixed it with the Utilities toggle, and after I flipped it on, I turned Gemini into a powerful, hands-free hardware operator.

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