{"version":1,"type":"story","url":"https://digestai.news/story/google-adds-customize-hub-to-gemini-for-all-users","json":"https://digestai.news/story/google-adds-customize-hub-to-gemini-for-all-users.json","markdown":"https://digestai.news/story/google-adds-customize-hub-to-gemini-for-all-users.md","slug":"google-adds-customize-hub-to-gemini-for-all-users","headline":"Google adds customize hub to Gemini for all users","summary":"Google introduced a centralized “customize” hub inside the Gemini app, giving users a single place to tailor how Gemini responds and links to tools. The hub lets users add custom skills and connect more than 40 external services, as well as Google apps, to automate repetitive work such as matching a personal writing style or following specific formatting rules. Users can also set prompt preferences, preserve tone, and enforce particular response structures.\n\nThe feature is rolling out globally across the web, mobile, and desktop clients for Windows and macOS, covering every user tier. A gradual rollout that can take up to 15 days began on October 13, 2026. Most connected apps are currently available in English in the United States, with a limited set in other English‑speaking regions, Brazil, and India. Administrators can review and manage integrations through the Google Workspace Admin console, and the hub is available to all Google Workspace customers, Workspace Individual subscribers, and personal Google Account holders.","keyPoints":["Gemini now includes a “customize” hub where users can add skills and connect over 40 external services.","The hub rolls out globally on web, mobile, Windows and macOS, with a gradual rollout up to 15 days starting Oct 13 2026.","All Google Workspace, Workspace Individual and personal Google Account users can enable and manage apps via the Admin console."],"whyItMatters":"Customizing Gemini lets users automate repetitive tasks, enforce brand voice, and integrate familiar tools, boosting productivity for individuals and organizations while giving admins control over app permissions.","category":{"slug":"agents","name":"Agents & Tools","url":"https://digestai.news/category/agents"},"entities":{"companies":["Google"],"models":["Gemini"],"people":[]},"firstPublishedAt":"2026-10-21T15:31:29Z","updatedAt":"2026-10-21T17:09:27Z","sourceCount":2,"hasPrimarySource":false,"sources":[{"outlet":"Google Workspace Updates","title":"An easier way to customize how Gemini works for you","url":"http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/10/an-easier-way-to-customize-how-gemini-works-for-you.html","publishedAt":"2026-10-21T15:31:29Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":true},{"outlet":"Google Workspace Updates","title":"Gain more creative control over Slide Decks and Video Overviews in Gemini Notebook","url":"http://workspaceupdates.googleblog.com/2026/10/gain-more-creative-control-over-slide-Decks-and-Video-Overviews-in-Gemini-Notebook.html","publishedAt":"2026-10-21T17:09:27Z","type":"press","primary":false,"lead":false}],"sourceNotes":null,"discussions":[],"thread":{"title":"Google Expands Gemini Across Education and Consumer Apps","url":"https://digestai.news/thread/google-expands-gemini-student-hub-to-workspace-for-education","storyCount":3},"cite":{"text":"Digest AI, \"Google adds customize hub to Gemini for all users\", 21 October 2026, https://digestai.news/story/google-adds-customize-hub-to-gemini-for-all-users","publisher":"Digest AI","title":"Google adds customize hub to Gemini for all users","datePublished":"2026-10-21T15:31:29Z","url":"https://digestai.news/story/google-adds-customize-hub-to-gemini-for-all-users"},"generatedBy":"Written by Digest AI's editorial model from the linked sources; the sources are the record.","license":"Headlines, digests and key points are written by Digest AI and may be quoted with a link to the story page. Linked articles belong to their publishers. Terms: https://digestai.news/terms#reuse"}