Gemini App Rolls Out ‘Answer Now’ To Skip ‘In-Depth Thinking’
Gemini’s new “Answer now” feature skips in-depth thinking for faster replies—here’s how it works and why it matters.
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Gemini App Rolls Out ‘Answer Now’ To Skip ‘In-Depth Thinking’
Answer Now in Gemini App Lets You Skip Deep Thinking Google’s Gemini AI just got a speed boost—and a shortcut. The newly rolled-out “Answer now” button lets users bypass the model’s deliberate, multi-step reasoning process for quicker responses. If you’ve ever waited impatiently while Gemini “thinks,” this update is designed with you in mind. Available across Android, iOS, and web versions of the app, the feature appears when using either the Pro (Gemini 3 Pro) or Thinking (Gemini 3 Flash) models—but not the Fast mode, which already prioritizes speed over depth. Here’s what the change means for everyday users, power prompters, and anyone who values both speed and smarts. Credit: Google What Is the “Answer Now” Feature? The “Answer now” button appears next to the spinning status indicator whenever Gemini is processing a request using its more thoughtful modes. Tapping it triggers a confirmation message: “Skipping in-depth thinking.” Moments later, you get a streamlined response—generated b…
