Google finally fixes one of the biggest reasons to resist upgrading to Gemini for Home

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Credit: Chemical_Bet4960 / RedditTL;DRGoogle is rolling out Continued Conversation to Gemini for Home in response to user requests.The feature keeps the mic on so you can ask follow-up questions without saying “Hey Google” again.Google says Gemini will also remember context and ignore background chatter.Gemini replacing Google Assistant around the home hasn’t been the smoothest transition, to say the least, and Google still seems to be smoothing out the rougher edges. One reason some users have been in no rush to make the switch is that Gemini for Home has been missing some of the old Assistant’s everyday conveniences. The latest example rolling out now is Continued Conversation, which the company says was one of the top user requests.In a new Google blog post, Google said the feature is arriving now, while the Google Home release notes clarify that it’s rolling out to all early access users. Continued Conversation keeps the microphone active for a few seconds after your first request, so you can ask a follow-up question or fire off another command without saying “Hey Google” again. Google says you’ll know it’s waiting if you see the pulsing lights on your device.