The Gemini Nano — Google’s smallest Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) model to date — is now rolling out to all Android developers. The AI model has so far powered Google’s first-party app features such as Google Messages and Pixel Recorder on compatible Pixel smartphones and the Galaxy S24 series. However, with this extension, even third-party applications will be able to use the model’s capabilities. Meanwhile, the Gemini app reportedly lets users share images directly from other apps using the Android sharing table.
Gemini Nano extended to all Android app developers
The Mountain View-based tech giant unveiled Gemini Nano 2023 as its smallest language model, distilled from the larger Gemini AI model. It is designed to solve artificial intelligence tasks on the device. So far, it has been used to power AI features on the newer Pixel devices and the Galaxy S24 series in Google’s first-party apps.
This is about to change as the company announced that the AI model will be available to Android app developers who can implement Gemini Nano capabilities into their apps with the AI Edge SDK via AICore. Google said that developers will initially only have access to text queries on the Pixel 9 series smartphones. However, support for more devices and modalities will be added in the future.
Share images from Android to Gemini app
Android Authority reports that Gemini v1.0.668480831 allows images in the Gallery app or another third-party app to be shared directly to Gemini using the Android share table. This feature can be useful, especially if users have a large number of images stored on their devices.
Additionally, users can find the image in the app where they found it and send it directly to Gemini. After sharing, I can open the app and add a query about it. Gadgets 360 staff members were unable to verify the presence of the feature after updating to the specified version.
Additionally, the tech giant also updated Gemini Live with support for Hindi and eight regional languages at the Google for India 2024 event, while AI previews will soon be available in four regional languages, along with Hindi and English.
