{"slug": "gemini-on-pixel-11-pro-testing-device-help-tool", "title": "Gemini on Pixel 11 Pro testing ‘Device help’ tool", "summary": "Google is testing a new 'Device help' tool in the Gemini app on the Pixel 11 Pro, which provides personalized, conversational assistance for managing settings, troubleshooting issues, and learning device features. The tool, labeled 'Labs', is currently available only on Pixel 11 Pro devices after updating to Google app beta 17.52, and it uses the existing 'Device Assistance' connected app, formerly called 'Utilities'.", "body_md": "On the Pixel 11 Pro, we’re seeing a new “Device help” tool for the Gemini app that provides personalized and conversational assistance with your phone.\n\nFrom the ‘plus’ menu inside the Gemini app or through the overlay, there’s a new “Device help” tool at the bottom of the list just above Personal Intelligence.\n\nBadged with the “Labs” label, you can “Get help with your device.” The icon being used matches Proactive Assistance. This “Device Help Agent” can manage settings, help troubleshoot issues, and detail features:\n\n**Adjust & customize settings**: Change display settings (Dark theme, brightness, screen timeout), sound and vibration modes, Do Not Disturb, and Digital Wellbeing features.**Troubleshoot issues**: Diagnose and resolve problems with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, mobile data, battery drain, audio, or app performance.** Manage battery & storage**: Check battery usage, set up Battery Saver, review storage breakdown, and find ways to free up space.** Review apps & permissions**: Audit permissions like location, camera, and microphone access, manage app notifications, and configure app timers.** Learn device features**: Provide step-by-step guidance on Pixel features, gestures, camera capabilities, and privacy controls.\n\nThat being said, it appears to just be using the existing “Device Assistance” connected app, which was previously called “Utilities.”\n\nAs of this morning, we’re only seeing this on Pixel 11 Pro devices after updating to Google app beta 17.52. It’s not available on the base Pixel 11 or older phones we checked.\n\n*FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.* [More.](https://9to5mac.com/about/#affiliate)\n\n[our homepage](http://9to5google.com/)for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Google on\n\n[exclusive stories](https://9to5google.com/feature/exclusive/),\n\n[reviews](https://9to5google.com/guides/reviews/),\n\n[how-tos](https://9to5google.com/guides/how-to/), and\n\n[subscribe to our YouTube channel](https://www.youtube.com/9to5google)", "url": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-on-pixel-11-pro-testing-device-help-tool", "canonical_source": "https://9to5google.com/2026/08/24/pixel-11-pro-gemini-device-help/", "published_at": "2026-08-24 16:14:01+00:00", "updated_at": "2026-08-24 16:44:00.134757+00:00", "lang": "en", "topics": ["artificial-intelligence", "ai-products", "ai-agents"], "entities": ["Google", "Gemini", "Pixel 11 Pro", "Device help", "Device Assistance", "Utilities", "Google app beta 17.52"], "alternates": {"html": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-on-pixel-11-pro-testing-device-help-tool", "markdown": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-on-pixel-11-pro-testing-device-help-tool.md", "text": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-on-pixel-11-pro-testing-device-help-tool.txt", "jsonld": "https://wpnews.pro/news/gemini-on-pixel-11-pro-testing-device-help-tool.jsonld"}}