Google maps out transition plan to replace Gemini Gems with Skills

Google has announced a transition plan to replace Gemini Gems with Skills, effective from October 5, 2026. The rollout of Skills in Workspace will begin on October 5, 2026, followed by the introduction of Skills in the Gemini app on October 13, 2026. As part of this change, Gems will be moved to the Settings panel of the Gemini app on November 17, 2026, marking the end of the Gemini Gems era.

Google has been proactively informing users about this transition through a banner in the Gems manager of the Gemini app and has now provided a detailed timeline for the rollout of Skills and the phase-out of Gems across all Google surfaces, including Workspace and the Gemini app.

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