Google Gemini App Gets 'Answer Now' Feature for Faster AI Responses

• Google introduces 'Answer Now' in its Gemini app for quicker AI responses, balancing speed and capability.
• The feature appears when using Thinking or Pro models, allowing users to skip the AI's extended reasoning phase.
• Tapping 'Answer Now' provides an immediate response from the selected model without switching to a faster, less capable one.
• It offers a middle ground for users needing quick answers from advanced models without full reasoning.
• The feature is rolling out across Android, iOS, and web for both free and paid Gemini users.

Why It Matters: Gemini's 'Answer Now' option delivers faster AI responses from advanced models by skipping the reasoning phase.