Google tests Gemini AI in Messages app: How it works and supported devices | Apps

Google said Gemini AI is now available for public beta testing on select Android smartphones in English, with French available as additional language in Canada. Google said that the feature will only be available for those users who have a personal Google Account and have opted to join beta testing for the application. Gemini AI in Google Messages will not work with accounts managed by Family Link or with a Workspace Account.

Gemini in Message: Eligible Android devices

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  Google Pixel 6 or later
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  Google Pixel Fold
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  Samsung Galaxy S22 or later
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  Samsung Galaxy Z Flip series
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  Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series

Gemini in Message: How it works

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  Open the Google Messages app on supported Android device
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  Tap the chat with Gemini option, or go to Start Chat > Gemini
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  When using Gemini on Messages for the first time, follow the on screen instructions
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  Enter your question or prompt in the message field
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  You can tap on “Suggestions” above the message field to explore different conversations
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  To send an image as a prompt, tap on the attach media option next to the message field.
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  Select a picture from the media screen and tap on “Send” message button.

As Gemini for Messages is still in its testing phase, Google said, users can provide feedback for the responses by holding a response and tapping on the thumbs up or thumbs down icon. Users can also delete the entire conversation with Gemini from within the Messages app. However, to delete a specific prompt from the Gemini chat, users would need to open their Gemini apps activity and selectively delete the prompts they want to remove from the chat.

First Published: Feb 26 2024 | 4:32 PM IST