Since Google Gemini became Google’s next-generation AI chatbot, the company has made a concerted effort to expand the voice assistant’s support for third-party apps. Gemini integrations with Spotify and the anticipated Pixel Buds Pro 2 could be the next steps for Google.
Just in time for the upcoming Made by Google event on August 13, where we expect to see the announcement of the Pixel 9 and Pixel Buds Pro 2, a software teardown of 9to5Google hints that Gemini could be making its way into the next line of Pixel Buds. The teardown reveals a sign that reads “Your new AI assistant is on headphones” and that you’ll be able to “Gemini on earbuds,” suggesting that Google is pushing Gemini beyond its phone and web integrations.
However, this isn’t the first time Google has hinted at plans to bring AI integrations to headphones. Back in February, we reported that Google Gemini support for headphones could be part of Google’s plan to ramp up its AI assistant capabilities , and with the Pixel Buds Pro 2 expected to be announced next week along with new AI features coming to the Pixel 9, it’s likely Google is saving the date to reveal its AI integrations with its earbuds.
If Google does reveal its Gemini integrations with the Pixel Buds Pro 2, it’ll mark the next step in the company’s plan to expand its AI assistant to its devices. Google revealed back in March that Gemini AI would be coming to Android tablets , and even bringing the AI assistant to music streamers like YouTube Music . The likelihood that Gemini will come to the next line of Pixel Buds is high, especially now that we’ve also received hints that a new Spotify integration could be on the way.
Spotify Gets the Gemini Treatment
When it comes to Gemini’s support for music streaming services, Google already seems to have plans to partner Gemini with YouTube Music, and now Spotify could be getting a similar treatment – so you don’t have to fall back on YouTube Music to use Gemini to control your music. As noted by Android AuthorityGoogle’s app teardown reveals that a new Spotify extension is in the works, which will support both music and podcast playback.
Android Authority even went so far as to test Gemini’s support for Spotify, revealing that it will work similarly to YouTube Music. In the video demonstration, Android Authority uses Gemini’s chatbot to enter his request, which first briefly shows a YouTube Music info card, but then takes the user to the Spotify app where the audio begins playing.
We’re excited to see where Google goes with its Gemini AI assistant after its Made by Google event. There are still tons of unannounced Gemini extensions in development that should be the star of every part of your life, including integrations for Google Home and the Phone app. For now, all we have to do is wait.