Gemini just picked up a massive upgrade that lets it tap into data from other Google apps, including Gmail, Photos, Calendar, Drive, YouTube, and Search, to deliver more personalized responses. With its new Personal Intelligence feature, the chatbot can now offer tailored answers that go beyond what you’ve shared in past chats, making Gemini feel more personal, proactive, and useful. But if speed is all you care about, Google is rolling out another new feature.
The model picker in the Gemini app currently lets you choose between Fast, Thinking, and Pro models. The Fast model prioritizes quick responses, while the Thinking and Pro models are better suited for solving complex problems or handling advanced math or coding queries. The latter two typically take longer to generate a response, but Google has now added a button that lets you skip the wait.
Skip in-depth thinking to get faster responses
According to 9to5Google, users should now see a new “Answer now” button next to the status indicator when using the Thinking or Pro models. Tapping this button brings up a confirmation message that reads “Skipping in-depth thinking,” after which Gemini delivers a faster response. This can be particularly handy if you’re looking for a quick answer but don’t want to switch models. The Answer now button replaces the previously available “Skip” button.
Interestingly, using this feature doesn’t switch Gemini to the Fast model. It sticks with the selected model, which you can confirm by opening the three-dot overflow menu at the end of the response. While it’s not immediately clear how the Answer now button affects the quality of the response, it should prove useful when you’re in a hurry. The Answer now button is rolling out in the Gemini app on Android and iOS, and is also available on the web. It’s available for all users, including those on the free tier.
