The topic Google releases experimental ‘COSMO’ AI assistant app on Play Store [U] is currently the subject of lively discussion — readers and analysts are keeping a close eye on developments.
This is taking place in a dynamic environment: companies’ decisions and competitors’ reactions can quickly change the picture.
Yesterday, Google published “COSMO,” an “experimental AI assistant application for Android devices” on the Play Store.
Update: COSMO has since been removed from the Play Store. This was an accidental release after all.
This application looks to come from Google Research — com.google.research.air.cosmo — but was published on the company’s main Play Store account.
The listing explains how “COSMO brings the power of artificial intelligence directly onto your device.” Use cases include “organizing your day to answering complex questions.”
COSMO is an experimental AI assistant application for Android devices. COSMO brings the power of artificial intelligence directly onto your device. From organizing your day to answering complex questions, COSMO works behind the scenes to simplify your life.
The app is a 1.13 GB download given the inclusion of a local Gemini Nano model. After installing, it asks for access to several system permissions. You’re presented with a very basic chat interface that reflects the experimental nature. COSMO is presumably a test bed for future experiences rather than anything intended for consumers.
In the settings page, there’s a “Fulfillment Model” menu with three options:
With the color of the logo, I got my hopes up for some Fuchsia news for a second…
It’s not clear what “PI” stands for, but the local offering is presumably Gemini Nano.
Other features let you set up voice match and allow screen access.
This feels like a premature, or accidental, release before Google I/O 2026 later this month. It’s not meant for consumers.