At MWC earlier this yr, Google introduced Gemini’s integration with Messages, supplying you with a method to entry the chatbot from throughout the texting app. The characteristic was restricted to newer Pixel and Samsung Galaxy telephones at launch, however now Google has updated its Help page to say that each one you should entry it’s an “Android gadget with 6GB of RAM or larger.” 9to5Google first reported the change, together with the information that the characteristic is launching in India.
In the mean time, Google Messages solely helps Gemini within the English language in 164 international locations the place it is out there. The one exception is Canada, the place it additionally helps French. (In case you’re curious, the characteristic hasn’t made its method to France simply but.) Google says it is “working exhausting” to make it out there in additional languages and extra territories sooner or later. However for now, your telephone needs to be set to English — or French, when you’re in Canada — if you’d like to have the ability to get Gemini to draft messages, plan occasions and even simply chat with you to cross time.
Take word that you just additionally need to be 18 or over and be utilizing Google Messages with an account you handle by yourself to have the ability to entry the characteristic. You will additionally want to ensure your RCS chats is switched on. To entry Gemini, merely open the Messages app and begin a brand new dialog to see the choice to speak with the chatbot.