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Gemini has come to Google Home in Canada

Now, I'm not sure if it's because I had the Public Preview option turned on or not, but finally got Gemini for my Home devices now. What does that mean? https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/16618650 There are supposed to be better capabilities in handling things like routines and automations, it's supposed to be faster and easier to recognize. Essentially, for my use cases, I've only noticed that it's a difference in the voice.  I miss my 'Sydney Harbor Blue' voice on my home speakers, so now we've got to pick a Gemini voice. Interestingly enough, none of those new Home Gemini voices line up with the Gemini voices in the App... seems weird.  Also, the voice is now the voice for all people in the house, even if they had set up their voice settings differently. That being said, I'm just glad to be on 'the latest'.  Gemini is the big push with 

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