Google’s latest innovation in artificial intelligence, Gemini Live, has started rolling out to Samsung smartphones and tablets. This development comes just ahead of the launch of Google’s Pixel 9 series, and has drawn attention by highlighting Samsung users. Gemini Live’s early access status will only be available to users who subscribe to the paid version of the service.
Unlike traditional digital assistants, Gemini Live has the ability to engage in a natural and seamless dialogue with users. Users can interrupt the information presented by the assistant and move on to a different topic, then return to the previous topic at any time. This can be considered part of the assistant’s efforts to provide a flexible and user-friendly experience. However, extensions that allow Gemini to integrate with Google services; such as Calendar, Drive, Gmail, Keep, YouTube and YouTube Music, are not yet available with Gemini Live. These integrations are expected to be available in the coming months.
The new assistant is displayed with a sound wave icon in the bottom right corner of the screen when activated. When you click on this icon, you are given a brief explanation of how to use it. There are two dedicated buttons for pausing or ending the conversation. The user interface is designed quite simply and draws attention by taking up most of the screen, but it is possible to see other applications in the background. In addition, users can choose one of Gemini Live’s sound options and activate the ‘Cut Answers’ feature in the app’s settings. The assistant is currently only available in English, but it is expected to be adapted to other languages in the future.
Samsung’s own AI-powered assistant, Bixby, hasn’t received as many updates as Apple’s Siri and Google’s other assistants in recent years. However, Samsung is planning to bring a major update to Bixby later this year. This update will allow Bixby to better understand natural language commands and will likely be available alongside the One UI 7.0 update.
Google’s Gemini Live assistant being available on Samsung devices before the Pixel 9 series also highlights the strategic partnership between the two tech giants. This gives Samsung users early access to the new technology, while also showing that Google is taking steps towards widespread adoption of this new AI technology. However, since this innovation is only available to paid users, there is no definitive information on when the general user base will be able to benefit from this technology.
The changes that this new assistant will bring to Samsung users and the new interaction methods it offers are being followed with curiosity, especially among technology enthusiasts. This innovative approach offered by Google with Gemini Live is considered an important step in the evolution of digital assistants. However, feedback from users will play an important role in determining how this technology will take shape in the future.