Google’s always-on AI agent is expanding, but it won’t come cheap
Android Police 2026-07-24 06:15:26
Context: Google's always-on AI agent, Gemini Spark, is expanding its availability to more markets and subscribers, following its initial limited preview and rollout to AI Ultra subscribers in the US. The AI agent can complete tasks on users' behalf, integrate with the Gemini app for Mac, and is accessible on Android, iOS, and the web. This expansion comes with a subscription requirement, with Google's AI Ultra plan starting at $100 per month.
Key Facts
- Google upgraded Gemini Spark with computer-use capabilities and integration with the Gemini app for Mac earlier in July, enabling it to complete tasks on users' behalf.
- Gemini Spark is now available to AI Pro subscribers in the US and AI Ultra subscribers globally, with local language support, except in the EEA, UK, Switzerland, and Nigeria.
- The AI agent can be accessed on Android, iOS, and the web, and appears in the sidebar, located between Search chats and Daily Brief, for eligible subscribers.
- With MCP support added to Gemini Spark, users can connect the AI agent to their Workspace account, allowing it to carry out multi-step actions, such as finding travel deals and booking trips.
- Google's AI Ultra plan, which starts at $100 per month, provides higher rate limits for Gemini models, additional storage, and other perks, making Gemini Spark a practical entry point into autonomous AI agents for eligible subscribers.