Google has introduced its AI assistant, Gemini, to older devices, allowing users of Android 10 and 11 to access premium AI features that were earlier limited to newer devices. Initially launched for Android 12 and above, the recent update to the Gemini app now supports older operating systems, widening its reach significantly. This allows users to replace Google Assistant with Gemini for a more engaging and lively experience.
Gemini Live, the conversational AI app, is available to Gemini Advanced subscribers and is convenient to have voice conversations. The users can toss around ideas, rehearse speeches, or debate questions with instant verbal responses. It deeply integrates into Android such that the users can access it without pause when they use other apps and even when the phone is locked. With permissions enabled, Gemini can use personal data to provide personalized assistance, such as creating exercise routines from emails or creating bios from Google Drive saved resumes.
The introduction of Gemini Live has been seen in many devices, such as Pixels, Samsung, and other models like Xiaomi and Poco. People who are subscribed to it can use it by updating the Gemini app and setting it as the default assistant. It improves everyday tasks like creating alarms, dialing numbers, controlling smart home gadgets, and calendars while ensuring compatibility with Google Assistant for certain commands.
Gemini Nano, being a smaller variant that is exclusive to Pixel 8 phones, shows the model’s entry-level capability. Availability of Nano, however, is set to be extended to other phones. The action reflects Google’s intent to mainstream its AI capabilities across platforms.
More availability of Gemini makes it contender to be a game-changing AI helper that simplifies life and invites natural-sounding conversation. By further embedding Gemini into apps like Keep, Tasks, and Calendar, and expanding language support and coverage on iOS, Google positions itself to be at the leading edge of mobile AI technology.
