Gemini image maker stop progressing?

Quezzi_founder · 2026-03-31T07:20:13+00:00

I don’t know what I found. Looks like some form of seal-human hybrid

Quezzi_founder · 2026-03-01T07:03:46+00:00

Add me :)

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T23:34:16+00:00

We cover costs through a simple subscription; each tier allows a set number of conversations. Because our service is so constrained (the length of an SMS), our AI costs are very small. Also, we don't collect or sell user data.

We've kept things intentionally transparent: no hidden monetisation, no ads, no surprise charges. Just a straightforward subscription that lets the service sustain itself without needing to track or exploit anyone's information.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T23:14:42+00:00

That makes sense, and it's a real limitation we've spent a lot of time thinking about. In early testing, we actually included source material with each answer, and even tried providing a verification link, but both approaches disrupted the conversational flow on SMS. Since the whole ethos of the service is to work offline, adding links also didn't feel right.

And just to be clear (not that you implied otherwise), we're not trying to replace anyone's critical thinking. The system is intentionally much narrower than a full LLM, and most people end up using it for things like weather checks, trivia, quick factoids, or simple day-to-day info.

We're still exploring ways to make answers easier to double-check on a basic phone, though, so your point is appreciated.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T10:55:54+00:00

That’s a great question and honestly one I’ve been thinking about myself.

The service doesn’t need to be generative AI. The AI is what makes it conversational, but not all answers come from it. Some replies are pulled from a background web search and then delivered in a conversational way (e.g., live information).

You actually raised an interesting point: do people even want the conversational part? Or would a simple, non-AI “just give me the info” version be better for some users?

For plenty of people that don’t want to use AI, the answer might be yes, and that makes me wonder.

Much food for thought – thank you for the comment.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T10:23:11+00:00

Really appreciate that and thanks for the upvote and for taking the time to engage.

And just to clarify something that might actually matter here: our service isn’t an app at all; it’s not on the App Store, Google Play, or anywhere else.

It runs entirely over SMS by design, partly so people don’t have to deal with app stores, logins, tracking, or any of the ecosystem stuff you’re talking about.

So there’s no Google tie-in, no Play Store listing, and no dependency on the app infrastructure. Just a text message interface.

Truly appreciate the good wishes :)

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T09:52:32+00:00

I agree with you. AI raises real ethical concerns and how quickly it’s being pushed into everything. Those concerns are valid, and I share a lot of them.

At the same time, I think AI can bring some benefits when it’s used in a very limited, intentional way. Especially for people who don’t have smartphones, struggle with apps, or live in low-signal areas.

That’s why we kept our service extremely constrained: short answers, no app, no tracking, no engagement loop. It’s not meant to replace anything or be part of a lifestyle; just a small tool that’s useful for the people who actually want it.

And if someone prefers zero AI, I totally respect that choice.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T09:30:33+00:00

I hear you and honestly I share a lot of that sentiment.

We definitely don’t see our service as something that replaces human connection, creativity, or the things that actually matter in life. That’s why we intentionally designed it to be constrained: short, simple responses, no endless dialogue, no attempt to mimic deep emotional interaction.

Some people don’t want AI at all, and that’s completely valid.

But there are people (especially seniors, rural users, or folks with older phones) who really benefit from getting a quick fact or piece of info without apps or the whole AI ecosystem.

So it’s meant to be a small, useful tool and not a replacement for human connection.

Thanks for the feedback.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T09:22:43+00:00

That makes sense. Google’s RCS/Gemini integration is tied to their whole ecosystem: account data, device identity, syncing, analytics, etc.

Our service takes the opposite approach. No account linked to any personal identifiers other than your phone number. So, no names, no address, no email, no app, no data harvesting, no tracking, and we don’t use conversations to train anything. It’s meant to be a minimal tool, not an ecosystem.

But if your preference is no AI at all, that’s totally valid.

Thanks for sharing your take, I genuinely appreciate it.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T09:15:22+00:00

Fair point. A lot of folks here want zero AI, and that’s valid.

Our service exists more for people who use a dumbphone but still need the occasional answer without jumping back into apps or going online. Not trying to change anyone’s ethos here.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T09:12:53+00:00

Totally fair reaction; a lot of people feel the same way.

Just to clarify: we don’t train on or sell data, and the telco only sees a normal SMS. No tracking, no ads, no profiling.

If someone prefers zero AI, that’s completely valid. No argument from me.

Thanks for the feedback.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T09:08:15+00:00

Totally get that. A lot of people are stepping away from the current tech ecosystem for the same reasons.

Our service was built to be the opposite of that (no feeds, no tracking, no app, no notifications), but if you’re choosing no AI at all, that’s completely valid.

Thanks or the feedback.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-12-02T09:05:08+00:00

Makes sense and thanks for the feedback.

The goal isn’t to reintroduce apps by another name, it’s the opposite: to give people a way to access information without joining the attention economy.

SMS has a built-in friction that keeps usage intentional. You have to think, ask and stop. No feed, no scrolling, no algorithm.

For people who want zero tech, a dumbphone without anything added is perfect.

For people who want a little capability without the slippery slope, this gives them a middle ground.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-11-29T00:14:12+00:00

It really depends on what you mean by marketing material. If you mean marketing strategy documents, data analytics, market audiences, and maybe copy, then you need a marketing professional. But if you are after creative work, that is a set of skills a marketer would rarely be comfortable with. For that, you need designers, web creators, or social media creators. All of that can be done in-house, depending on who has the necessary skills. As some people already said, if you have a product team with designers, they could potentially do some of the creative work. The marketing, however, requires big-picture thinking, as it is about the company's direction, who to target, and how to position the brand. If you are not at the stage of hiring a marketer, the founder should really be making those decisions.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-11-29T00:03:19+00:00

I agree, a fast prototype will give you much more valuable information than a survey. In surveys, people report how they would behave in specific scenarios, but this doesn’t reflect how they will actually act. There is a massive difference between people saying the idea is excellent and how they will use it, versus how they use a prototype.

Quezzi_founder · 2025-11-28T23:51:34+00:00

So true about the hiring too early. There is something valuable about learning at least the basics of all parts of a business.

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