Android New Update: Google May Soon Introduce New Gemini AI Button on Android Lock Screen; Check Details

New Delhi, October 11: Google is reportedly working on a new feature for Android users. A new AI-powered button, Gemini AI, could soon make its way to Android lock screens to allow users to quickly access artificial intelligence features directly from their lock screens. The Gemini AI button may offer enhanced capabilities to make tasks faster and more efficient. Android users might be eager to see how the new update will impact their mobile experience.

As per a report of Hindustan Times, Android users may soon get a new AI button on their lock screens. Google is reportedly working on making its AI assistant easier to use for Android smartphones. Right now, there are different ways to activate the Gemini assistant on Android devices. Google Rolls Out Imagen 3 Image Generation Tool Globally in Gemini App.

They can do this by pressing and holding the power button, using the home button, swiping up from a corner of the screen, or by opening the app directly. Google also offers a hands-free option, allowing users to activate Gemini just by saying “Hey Google” or “OK Google.” However, Google might be planning to add a feature that will place it directly on the lock screen.

It will allow Android users to access it quickly without the need to unlock their smartphones. A new Gemini Button is expected to be introduced on the lock screen with the upcoming Android 15 update. Android users will likely have even more convenient ways to reach the AI chatbot with the introduction of the new AI button on the lock screen. The new feature is expected to make it easier for people to interact with the AI assistant whenever they need it. Mark Zuckerberg-Run Meta Rolls Out Its AI Assistant in More Countries, Including UK and Brazil; Check Details.

According to a report of Business Standard, the new AI button is expected to have a pill-like shape and will likely be placed just below the fingerprint reader on the lock screen. It may have a sparkle icon in the middle. The AI button might be Google’s early step towards introducing new AI features in the future Android 16 update. However, it is important to note that this button does not work in the pre-release version of Android 15.

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