Gemini is rolling out to Google Messages, but it’s not the same on Android
Gemini continues its march through the Google ecosystem. The AI is currently heading to Google Messages after restrictions were eased on June 18.
According to the news site MySmartPriceyou will soon be able to instruct the function to, among other things, ‘compose messages, have fun conversations, plan events’. However, the form Gemini will take in the app may vary from person to person.
The information here reflects what was in the June 18 report. You can access Gemini by tapping the New Chat button at the bottom and then selecting the AI in the next window. The option will appear at the top of your contact list. But Android Police states that it will appear as a floating action button, or FAB for short.
The FAB will have the Gemini logo and will be on top of New Chat in the bottom right corner. Don’t worry about differences in service, because it works exactly the same way. You can ask any question you want or instruct it to give you ideas like what to cook for dinner. The main difference here is the fact that it reduces the amount of taps “needed to open Gemini within Google Messages.”
Additionally, Android Police points out that the Gemini FAB causes the compose button to shrink as you scroll.
Limits
When you first open Gemini, you’ll see a terms and conditions page that tells you how the AI works. It says that conversations with the feature are not encrypted, so be careful with the information you tell. Gemini does not have access to private conversations nor does it know your exact location.
At most it gives a general idea of where you are “based on your IP, (home) or address”. By default, chats are kept on your device for 18 months, but you can change this to three or 36 months.
There are a number of criteria you must meet before putting artificial intelligence to the test. The full list can be found on Google’s Gemini Apps Help Page. To give you an idea, you need to have an Android phone with 6GB of RAM or more, have RCS chats enabled, and have the device language set to English or Canadian French.
Google’s Help page also has instructions on how to delete chats before the time limit expires, and how to report content.
Keep an eye out for the patch when it arrives. This should be rolling out to an Android phone near you within a few weeks.
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