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Google Expands Gemini AI to Older Android Devices, Introduces New Features

Google's Gemini AI now supports Android 10 and above, enhancing accessibility and introducing innovative functionalities like real-time responses and a floating window mode.

A futuristic 3D render of a person using a sleek, holographic mobile phone. The phone's screen displays "Gemini AI". Surrounding the phone is a matrix of glowing lines, reminiscent of a digital code or a futuristic cityscape. In the background, there's a vast, dark space with distant stars, creating a sense of vastness and exploration.
The Gemini Android app will have real-time responses, just like the desktop version.
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Overview

  • Google has lowered the minimum OS requirement for the Gemini AI app from Android 12 to Android 10, making it accessible to more users.
  • The update includes a new 'conversation mode' and the ability to use Gemini in a floating window, allowing for multitasking on mobile devices.
  • Gemini's new features aim to improve user interaction, including real-time responses that display AI-generated text as it is being processed.
  • Future updates may include automation features like prompt scheduling and the ability to handle various file types within the app.
  • Despite the expansion and new features, some users have reported issues with the AI's performance, which Google continues to address.