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Google Gemini AI Assistant Arrives on Smartphones with New Camera Features
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming integrated into mobile technology, and Google is at the forefront, launching a suite of upgrades for its Gemini AI assistant on Android smartphones. Owners of select Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices may gain complimentary access to the latest intelligent tools.
Gemini Advanced Subscription Unlocks Advanced AI Capabilities
However, access to Gemini’s innovative camera-driven functionalities is primarily reserved for Google users subscribing to Gemini Advanced. This premium service, priced at £18.99 monthly, originally enhanced cloud storage capacity but now extends to offer advanced AI tools for Android devices.
Subscribers with 2TB or greater Google Cloud storage may already possess Gemini Advanced. These users, along with owners of specific new handsets, can utilize Gemini Live Camera & Screen Sharing, a novel feature facilitating interactive conversations with AI.
Interactive AI Communication via Live Camera & Screen Sharing
Supporting 45 languages, this mode empowers users to capture photos or employ live video, presenting the AI with their surroundings and enabling contextual inquiries.
During testing, showcasing a record player setup via camera to Gemini and requesting organization tips yielded insightful responses. The AI provided guidance in clear language with a notably conversational tone, surpassing previous AI generations and even exhibiting a more natural cadence than Apple’s Siri. It offered constructive feedback on symmetry and cable management.
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Versatile Applications of Gemini’s Camera-Based AI
Google highlights diverse applications for Gemini’s camera integration, from brainstorming creative projects and troubleshooting household repairs like squeaky chairs, to obtaining shopping recommendations or feedback on written content such as blog posts.
While some applications may appear preliminary, the responsiveness and utility of the AI’s insights during testing were surprisingly impressive. Users are encouraged to evaluate the reliability of the AI’s guidance from this voice-driven interface.
Free Access for Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Users
While broader access to these tools typically requires a Gemini Advanced subscription, Google announced complimentary access to Gemini Live Camera & Screen Sharing for owners of Google Pixel 9 or Samsung Galaxy S25 smartphones with the Gemini application installed. Specifically, owners of Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25 Plus, or Galaxy S25 Ultra devices can immediately utilize Camera & Screen Sharing at no additional cost.
Google’s Rapid Gemini Rollout Supersedes Google Assistant
Gemini’s deployment by Google has been notably swift, with the Google Assistant brand and application becoming less prominent. While complimentary access to new live features is granted to users of select new phone models, comprehensive access to Gemini’s capabilities, outside of these specific devices, is primarily available through the £18.99 per month Gemini Advanced subscription.