Google Gemini adds Extended thinking mode and prepares to book restaurants, shop groceries

You can now give Gemini 'Extended' thinking time to answer your query

You can also set us as a preferred source in Google Search by clicking the button below. The new feature (via 9to5Google) shows up at the bottom of the model picker in the Gemini app. When "Fast" or "Pro" models are selected, users will be able to choose between "Standard" and "Extended" thinking levels. The change seems to be rolling out slowly (typical Google) and is not yet available to everyone. I am unable to see the option on my Gemini app with a Gemini AI Pro subscription. Additionally, Google seems set to roll out new app integrations in Gemini as well. The company's support page now shows instructions for using Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable with Gemini as well. These integrations haven't rolled out yet. However, with the support pages going live, they should be available soon. With Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable, Gemini users will soon be able to design and manage assets, add grocery items to their carts, and make restaurant reservations directly from the app. The integrations will currently be available in English on the Gemini app and website. Gemini is expected to play a prominent role at tomorrow's Google I/O keynote. Expect a new version of Gemini, along with new agentic features on Android devices.

Gemini app rolling out 'Extended' thinking level, new 3rd-party app integrations

Ahead of I/O 2026, Google continues to roll out Gemini app features, with some users now seeing a "Thinking level" option. In the model picker, you'll see a new "Thinking level" menu at the bottom of the sheet. This only appears when selecting Fast (Gemini 3 Flash) or Gemini 3.1 Pro, with Thinking excluded. Your options are "Standard" and "Extended." So far, Thinking level is seeing a limited rollout. This matches how Google AI Studio offers Low, Medium, and High thinking levels. Meanwhile, the Gemini app is preparing to add more integrations with third-party apps. At the moment, third-party apps include @GitHub, @OpenStax, @Spotify, and @WhatsApp. Support documents show that @Canva, @Instacart, and @OpenTable are coming. This is not yet rolled out. Canva You can streamline your creative workflow from generating design ideas in Gemini Apps to managing assets and collaborating on projects in Canva. When you connect Canva to Gemini Apps, you can ask Gemini to help you: You can check the availability of groceries and household items in stores and add items directly to your Instacart shopping cart with Gemini Apps. Your prompt can specify "which store you want to shop at and the version of the product you want to add to your cart," while your "default saved address on Instacart is used to find nearby stores." Example prompts include: OpenTable You can ask Gemini Apps to help you find, book, and manage reservations for restaurants on OpenTable. To do this, Gemini Apps use Reserve with Google to check availability and complete your bookings with OpenTable.

Google Gemini may soon think deeper, book restaurants and shop groceries for you

The new Gemini features are currently said to be available only to a limited number of testers. Right before IO 2026, Google is preparing new upgrades for the Gemini app including deeper third party integrations and new Thinking level option for AI responses. Some users have reportedly started seeing these additions in limited rollout phases across the Gemini. While other things are not announced, the Thinking level setting inside the Gemini model picker is among the most notable upgrades. The option reportedly appears when users select the Gemini 3 Flash or Gemini 3.1 Pro models. The users can opt for Standard or Extended reasoning modes that can allow them to control how deeply the AI process responds. The feature is being rolled out to a small number of users and appears to be similar to the reasoning controls that are already available in Google AI Studio. Also read: Google may no longer give 15GB free storage to everyone: Here is the catch Aside from model controls, Google is also working to improve Gemini's integration with third-party services. Currently, Gemini supports applications such as GitHub, Spotify, WhatsApp, and OpenStax. However, support pages now indicate that integrations with Canva, Instacart, and OpenTable may be coming soon, though these are not yet publicly available. The Canva integration is said to enable users to create and manage designs directly from Gemini. As per the reports, the users can use prompts to create invitation cards, presentations and marketing assets. It may also move files between folders, respond to comments and edit generated images with Canva. On the other hand, Instacart integration can change Gemini into a shopping assistant. The reports state that it may become capable of checking grocery availability at nearby stores. Lastly, OpenTable support can help in restaurant discovery and reservation management. Gemini may enable users to search for restaurants, check table availability, book reservations, modify bookings and cancel reservations using natural language prompts. So far, the Thinking Level setting and several third party integrations appear to be in limited testing. Google has not officially announced a wider rollout timeline yet.