Google integrated Gemini into the Galaxy S25 line and taught AI to multitask

Google has announced a major update to its Gemini AI assistant, which will now be able to perform tasks across multiple apps within a single request. The update was announced simultaneously with the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S25 devices, in which Gemini will become the default virtual assistant, replacing Bixby.

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As The Verge reports, Gemini is now capable of performing more complex multimodal tasks. For example, at the user’s request, the assistant will be able to find an Italian restaurant where dogs are allowed, and immediately send information about this to a friend. In another example, Gemini will be able to find the schedule of upcoming games for a favorite team and add this information to the calendar, also within a single request.

Previously, cross-app functionality was based on existing Gemini extensions, which covered a number of Google apps and a limited number of third-party services such as WhatsApp and Spotify. Today’s update adds Samsung apps to this list for S25 users, including Samsung Calendar, Notes, Reminder and Clock. At the same time, the ability to use several Gemini extensions simultaneously is available to all Android, iOS users, as well as through a web browser.

The Gemini Live voice mode has also received an update, but for now the feature is only available on the Galaxy S25 and S24 phones, as well as the Google Pixel 9 series. Owners of these devices will be able to send images, files and YouTube videos to the chat interface, asking Gemini for feedback and information . Google also says that previously announced Project Astra multimodal capabilities, such as screen sharing and real-time video streaming, will come to Android in the coming months.

The Circle to Search function has also been improved. It now automatically recognizes phone numbers, email addresses, and links for easier interactions. In addition, AI reviews in search results now support more types of visual data, including images of places, objects and works of art.

Google also announced changes that will make it easier to connect braille displays and hearing aids to Android devices, making the technology more accessible to people with disabilities. Let’s remember that all these innovations were presented at the Galaxy Unpacked event, where Samsung also announced its new devices, including the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra and Galaxy Watch 7 LTE.