Google's Experiment with Gemini AI Button on Android Lock Screen

By Jurassic JennOct 11, 2024 21:17 PMTech
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Gemini. Source: https://www.business-standard.com/

Google is actively testing a new AI button on the Android lock screen, designed to eventually connect with Google's Gemini, part of their generative AI strategy. Although presently non-functional, anticipation surrounds its integration with Android’s forthcoming update.

Currently, the Gemini assistant can be accessed via a long press on the power or home buttons, voice commands, or by swiping gestures on newer Android devices. Within Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 is a hidden flag promoting this AI button, hinting at future functionalities yet undefined. The pill-shaped button, featuring a distinctive sparkle icon synonymous with generative AI, is prominently placed below the fingerprint sensor on the lock screen, distinguishable from standard shortcuts.

Android Al button to unlock screen
Android Al button to unlock screen
A button to invoke AI functions that doesn't work yet
A button to invoke AI functions that doesn't work yet

Google's swift endeavor to splash Gemini across its user base mirrors its aspiration to keep pace with AI advancements critical for maintaining search dominance. This unique lock screen AI button potentially preludes new features as Android 16 approaches its expected launch in Q2 next year. Projected to deliver substantial interface changes, Android 16 seeks to usher in advanced AI abilities, possibly facilitating swift interactions via this screen-integrated button. However, the intrusion of additional lock screen elements sparks debate about possible clutter. Android 16 also promises other exciting updates, including major UI changes and new features like Advanced Protection.

Embedded directly on the lock screen, this AI button could dramatically enhance accessibility to AI services upon launching intended functionalities, promising seamless interfacing with Google's AI innovations in upcoming Android iterations.

Earlier, SSP wrote about Meta's use of ray-ban smart glasses data for AI training.

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