Google recently announced a major upgrade to Gemini AI assistant, which will make significant progress in multimedia processing, application linkage and ease of use on Android devices. This update not only improves the user experience, but also demonstrates Google’s continued efforts in creating smarter and more convenient personal AI assistants. The upgraded Gemini AI assistant will be better integrated into users' daily lives and provide more comprehensive services.
Google has recently made a number of upgrades to its Gemini AI assistant, especially to comprehensively improve the multimedia processing capabilities of Android devices, linkage with other applications, and accessibility.
The core highlight of this update is the "Gemini Live" feature, which allows users to add images, files and YouTube videos directly while talking to the chatbot. It should be noted that this feature is currently limited to Samsung Galaxy S24, S25 mobile phones and Google Pixel9 devices, and will be gradually extended to other Android phones in the next few weeks.
In the near future, Google also plans to launch "Project Astra," which will bring screen sharing and live video streaming capabilities to Gemini, similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT's existing live video support. These new features are expected to be released first on Gemini’s Android app and the Samsung Galaxy S25.
In terms of application integration, Gemini’s expanded capabilities allow it to work with more applications. In addition to already supported services such as YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail and Spotify, the assistant will be able to control the Samsung Galaxy S25’s built-in apps such as calendar, notes, reminders and clock. Users can now combine multiple extensions with a single command, for example, asking Gemini to find a recipe and save it directly to Samsung Notes or Google Keep.
In the demo, Google showed how Gemini can search for events and send information to others, a feature that marks Gemini's move toward a smarter personal AI assistant. These functions are available on the web, Android and iOS platforms using Gemini.
For Galaxy S25 owners, they will be able to launch Gemini directly by long-pressing the side button, replacing Samsung's Bixby assistant. In addition, users of the advanced version of Gemini will have new in-depth research functions in the mobile application, which may facilitate more in-depth research.
Highlight:
Gemini AI assistant has added a new "Gemini Live" function, allowing users to insert pictures, files and videos into conversations.
Gemini extensions allow it to work with more apps, allowing users to combine multiple tasks.
Project Astra, which will be launched in the future, will introduce screen sharing and real-time video streaming capabilities to Gemini.
All in all, this update of Gemini AI Assistant brings many practical functions, further enhancing its competitiveness as an intelligent personal assistant. Its future development is worth looking forward to.