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Android 16 could give Gemini more control over apps – and other AI upgrades are rumored too
First up, as reported by Android Authority, there are new APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) in the developer preview of Android 16 that could give Gemini more control over what's happening inside other apps on your device.
Android 16 could give Gemini the power over apps Assistant never got
Google is working on a new API for Android 16 that lets system apps perform actions on behalf of users inside applications. This new API is guarded by a permission that’ll be granted to the default assistant app, ie. Gemini on new Android devices.
Google Gemini Enhances Android 16 by Taking Over In-App Tasks
Google is set to take a major step forward in smartphone AI capabilities with the Android 16 update set to launch with an improved version of Gemini AI software
Android 16 could make Gemini the ultimate assistant
Even back when Gemini was simply called Bard, we had the notion that Google Assistant was on life support. Now that Google has massaged Gemini into Android’s very core, we know that it will sunset Assistant sooner or later. Well, Android 16 might make Gemini much more of an assistant than Google Assistant.
I tried Google's suggested uses of Gemini Live - and one immediately stood out
Some use cases are good, while others fall short. Here is a ranked list of the most to least helpful use cases for Gemini Live.
Google is prepping Gemini to take action inside of apps
Google released the first Android 16 developer preview earlier this week and keen-eyed observers are already uncovering interesting tidbits, including one that hints about a much more useful future for Google’s AI assistant.
You can now share your files straight to Google Gemini
When Google Gemini was first announced at the end of 2023, it came with a lot of promises. Unfortunately, our hopes were not met when it was released to the masses, and it didnt c
8 features from Android skins we want on stock Android 16
From modes and routines to per-app volume controls, there are plenty of features from Android brands we want to see in stock ...
Android 16 is now available for early testers
Judging by Google’s projected release timeline, the first public beta for Android 16 will be available in January 2025. A ...
Android 16 could get your Pixel to order pizza for you
For all its joys, Google 's Gemini AI assistant is currently limited in what it can do. Thankfully though, it looks like that ...
News Weekly: Android 16 preview, Google may have to sell Chrome, OPPO Find X8 launch, and more
The first Android 16 developer preview has landed, the DOJ wants Google to sell Chrome, OPPO launched the Find X8 series, and ...
Here are the biggest new features (so far) in Android 16
Android 15 might have just come out of the oven, but Android 16 is already in development with some tempting new features.
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Android 16’s First Developer Preview is Now Available
Android 16’s first Developer Preview is out, with the full launch set for Q2 2025. Test it now with Android Studio or wait ...
Android 16's First Developer Preview Is Here Early
This week, Google seeded the first Android 16 preview to software developers. While that means you can get Android 16 on your ...
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Google Rolls Out First Developer Preview Of Android 16: Here's What It'll Bring
Google has wasted no time in building momentum following the recent release of Android 15, unveiling the first Developer ...
These are the Pixel phones that will get Android 16 DP1, and there are two surprises
Google has released the first developer preview build of Android 16 and here are all the Pixel devices eligible for the ...