In addition to multi-Extension prompts and Live conversations with media, Google made a handful of Samsung-specific Gemini announcements with the Galaxy S25 launch yesterday, like launching with the side button.
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Samsung has officially confirmed that the Galaxy S25 series will be using the Snapdragon 8 Elite from Qualcomm in all regions, and with satellite connectivity too.
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First unveiled at CES earlier this month, Google TV has announced that it will begin rolling out an experimental feature, “News Briefs,” which is powered by Gemini.
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There was a big Google presence at the Galaxy S25 launch event this morning. Google is now specifically telling Pixel 9 owners (and prospective buyers) about what new Gemini AI features they are set to get.
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When users buy any of the Galaxy S25 phones announced at Samsung’s Unpacked event, Google’s paid Gemini Advanced model will be available for free for six months.
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As part of Samsung’s Galaxy S25 launch, Google announced the latest Android, Circle to Search, and Gemini app features.
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Back in December, Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking was announced as Google’s first reasoning model and an updated experimental version is now available to test.
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Last October, Google greatly simplified the Gemini app on mobile. With the overlay redesign on Android, the Gemini homepage continues to get simpler.
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Google has been slowly rolling out a redesign of Gemini overlay on Android and more beta users are now seeing it as of Monday morning.
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AI is a central focus of Samsung’s smartphone efforts nowadays, and the company is partnering closely with Google to leverage Gemini on Galaxy devices. According to a new leak, Gemini may be able to tap into Samsung’s core apps on the Galaxy S25 series including Samsung Notes and more.
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Going into 2025, Google has telegraphed that the Gemini app will continue to see a lot of new features, and there are quite a few things consumers, especially on Android, are waiting for.
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Ahead of next week’s Samsung event, the Galaxy S25 leaks continue and the latest marketing reveals the Gemini experience.
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Google today announced a news partnership with The Associated Press (AP) to “provide fresh results for the Gemini app.”
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Previously, Google charged an additional $20+ per user/month for Gemini in Gmail, Docs, Meet, and other Workspace apps. The full Gemini experience is now coming to Google Workspace business users as part of a price increase.
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After introducing in mid-December, Gemini Advanced subscribers can now access 2.0 Experimental Advanced in the Gemini app on Android and iOS.
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Google Drive for desktop on Mac and Windows has been updated with faster file sync thanks to differential uploads.
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The first big redesign of the Gemini overlay on Android is beginning to roll out for some users.
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Google TV is preparing for some big updates in 2025, with Gemini in the pipeline as well as new presence sensing in certain TVs which really opens the door to a whole new way to use your TV.
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Google’s work on adding more basic features that make Gemini a good phone assistant continues today with the ability to place calls and send messages without unlocking your device.
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As 2025 gets underway, CEO Sundar Pichai reiterated to Googlers how the next few months will see new AI products and features.
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Google is slowly moving its products from Google Assistant to Gemini, with the latest example surfacing in the form of Gemini on Android Auto.
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As previewed at I/O 2024 in May, the Gemini overlay on Android is widely rolling out its “Ask about this PDF” integration.
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Ahead of CES 2025 officially starting tomorrow, Google announced that Gemini is coming to Google TV.
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Following phones, tablets, and earbuds, Google is next bringing Gemini to Wear OS watches.
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