- The Android app for Google’s Gemini was initially accessible in the US.
- Its availability is being extended to over 150 countries and territories.
- Google has also unveiled Gemini 1.5, showcasing notable improvements.
Google Gemini AI, initially launched in the US, has now expanded its availability to around 150 countries, including India, Malaysia, South Korea, UAE, Venezuela, Egypt, Sri Lanka, Brazil, and others. Google’s Gemini is an advanced AI model capable of comprehending not only text but also images, videos, and audio. Notably, Bard has been rebranded as Gemini by Google, and alongside this change, the tech giant said that they are introducing a mobile app and Gemini Advanced with Ultra 1.0.
Google Gemini AI app for Android, iPhone users
- The Android app for Gemini was initially launched on February 8th, but it was only accessible in the US.
- Now, the Google Gemini app’s availability is being extended to over 150 countries and territories.
- As per the details provided on Google’s support page, the Gemini mobile app is now offered in English, Japanese and Korean languages.
- While iPhone users currently lack a dedicated app, they can utilise Gemini’s AI features through the Google app, which includes a toggle button on the top-right for accessing the chatbot.
- The complete list of countries and territories where the app is now available can be seen on the support page.
Availability
- Android: It is accessible on non-folding Android phones, Samsung, and Pixel foldables with 4GB RAM or more, operating on Android 12 and above. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.
- iOS: The Gemini tab within the Google app is accessible on iPhones running iOS 16 and above.
How to use the Google Gemini app
- To utilise the Gemini mobile app, you need to be logged in to a personal Google Account managed by yourself or a Google Workspace account with access to Gemini Apps and Google Assistant-enabled by your administrator.
- Google Workspace administrators can learn how to activate access to Gemini Apps.
- Gemini Apps cannot be accessed with a Google Account managed by Family Link or with a Google Workspace for Education account designated as under the age of 18.
Google introduces Gemini 1.5
On the other hand, Google has unveiled Gemini 1.5, showcasing notable improvements in performance and efficiency. This updated version builds upon the accomplishments of Gemini 1.0 Ultra, which was released last week. As per the tech giant, Gemini 1.5 marks a significant progression, integrating advancements in model development and infrastructure.
