Here’s a first look at Gemini in Google Messages (Update: Google clarifies features)

Update, March 22, 2024 (04:17 PM ET): After publishing the unique article beneath, a Google spokesperson reached out to us to make clear some particulars. We have left the unique article unedited, however do notice these updates:

• The unique data we had steered Gemini in Google Messages at the moment doesn’t help picture uploads. However, Google tells us that it does, it simply solely helps sure file sorts. We requested for which sorts are supported, and Google mentioned, “JPEG, PNG, and WebP, but not videos and gifs.”
• We additionally famous that Gemini didn’t seem to work in group chats and that, if it did, it could probably break encryption. Google informed us that Gemini is “not meant for group chats” and, if added to a group, it could merely exit that group in most instances. Google did level out that, in any case, group chat information “doesn’t reach Gemini servers, and Gemini will not respond.”

As talked about, the unique article follows the break.

Original article, March 22, 2024 (09:18 AM ET): Google confirmed final month that it could be bringing its Gemini assistant to Google Messages. The service is regularly being launched in beta type all over the world, and it now appears that we’ve acquired an thought of what it seems to be like.

TheSpAndroid acquired Gemini up and operating in a beta model of Google Messages (model messages.android_20240318_00_RC00.telephone.openbeta_dynamic), and put the assistant by way of its paces. Check out the screenshots beneath for a good look at the chatbot operating in Messages.

The outlet uncovered a number of tidbits whereas utilizing the assistant. For one, Gemini in Messages helps extensions like Flights, Gmail, Maps, and extra. It additionally famous that the assistant helps code recommendations in the messaging app. Other notable capabilities embrace responses to your emojis and picture technology.

Unfortunately, it seems to be like Gemini in Messages is unable to work with uploaded picture information proper now. So you’ll want to make use of the primary Gemini app for image-based prompts and queries. The web site additionally famous that they had been in a position so as to add Gemini to group chats however couldn’t determine a solution to get responses from it in mentioned chats. It cautions that including Gemini to a group chat additionally breaks encryption.

In any occasion, Gemini in Google Messages is slowly rolling out in beta proper now. Google says that is restricted to English however provides that it’ll be obtainable in 165 international locations. The firm additionally notes that you just want a Pixel 6 or later, a Pixel Fold, a Galaxy S22 sequence telephone or newer, or a Galaxy Z Flip/Fold machine.