Samsung Galaxy Watch, Buds to get Google Gemini AI assistant later this year
Samsung has not specified which exact Galaxy Watch models will receive the update for Google Gemini. — Photo by Daniel Romero on Unsplash
Samsung says the Galaxy Watch and Buds 3 series will get support for the Google Gemini AI (artificial intelligence) assistant via a software update.
In a press release, the electronics giant says the integration "will extend AI functionalities across the entire Galaxy ecosystem, creating a more cohesive and intelligent user experience".
Following the update, Galaxy Watch users will be able to instruct Gemini using voice commands to perform tasks like summarising incoming emails or quickly taking down a note or reminder.
Gemini will perform these tasks across apps while running natively on the Galaxy Watch.
Following the update, Galaxy Watch users will be able to instruct Gemini using voice commands to perform tasks like summarising incoming emails or quickly taking down a note or reminder. — Samsung
Samsung has not specified which exact Galaxy Watch models will receive the update for Google Gemini.
The company's press release also mentions that the Galaxy Buds3 series will support Gemini via voice or pinch and hold controls when paired with a compatible smartphone.
While the release date for the feature rollout is currently unclear, Samsung has confirmed it will arrive sometime later this year.
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