Now you can send messages to Google Gemini from any Android phone You just have to have the Google Messages application and use the “Chat with Gemini” function. Through it you can create messages, plan events and set ideas.
This is not all that Android devices plan to do with AI, more things are coming and it was all mentioned at MWC 2024. We will talk about the new features coming this year, how to access them and when they will be available.
Learn how to send messages to Google Gemini from any Android mobile
Google wants users to be able to enter the company's chatbot and have a conversation with the artificial intelligence, this from any Android device. To do this, it has integrated the Google messages app with Gemini.
The feature has been called "Chat with Gemini" which in Spanish means "chat with Gemini«. The Messages application is what users use to send and receive SMS between their contacts. Through it, we can now ask Gemini anything.
How to start using Gemini in Google Messages?
For starting to use Gemini in Google Messages You must be part of the Google beta group. This is a group of users who, voluntarily, have decided to register on the platform and try it. If you want to do it, I leave you the steps to follow:
How to be a Beta user on Google
- You must have an Android device Pixel 6 or later, Pixel Fold,
Samsung Galaxy S22 or later, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip or Z Fold. - Set the default language of your mobile to English or one supported by Gemini.
- Update to the latest version of Google Messages available in the Google Play Store
- You must have a Google session managed for you.
- You must be over 18 years of age.
- Have RCS chats active
How to start a chat in Gemini with Google Messages
- Enter the Google Messages app.
- Tap the button to chat with Gemini as follows: Start chat / Gemini
- As this is the first time you do it, you must follow the instructions on the screen.
- Once configured you can ask your first question.
- Follow the feature suggestions for a better experience.
- Optionally, you can add a profile photo to the conversation.
Examples of questions to use chat with Gemini
In case of use Chat with Gemini You can ask this artificial intelligence to compose a message for a contact you haven't talked to in a while. Also, you can request a food menu for a certain number of people and include the ingredients, recipe and preparation.
For each question it is important to add keywords that better specify or filter the answers. If you have sent a question, you can press and hold its box and comment on it. It is important to note that chats with Gemini do not have any encryption system.
Where and when can we enjoy this Android functionality?
The function chat with Gemini is only available on Android devices. However, at its launch it was specified that it can be used in 165 countries, but Spain does not appear on the list. At the moment, Google indicated that they are working hard to launch it throughout the world, so we have to wait a few weeks.
Android devices are becoming a support tool of great value for users. With new AI functions, Google seeks to make it more useful and with global access to information. What do you think of this Google Messages integration with Gemini AI?