San Francisco, CA – Google’s latest AI chatbot, Gemini, has quickly expanded its availability to Android smartphones across Asia and Europe. Initially launched in the US and only accessible in English, the app has now reached a wider audience, allowing users to engage in natural language conversations with the smart assistant.
Users across Asia and Europe have reported being able to access Gemini on their Android devices, with some even managing to install it on the Galaxy S23 series through sideloading the app’s APK file. Despite some challenges, the expansion of Gemini’s availability suggests Google’s commitment to making the AI chatbot accessible to more users worldwide.
Jack Krawczyk, who leads the development of Gemini, had originally mentioned plans to make the AI assistant available in Africa, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and North America next. However, the app’s swift expansion across Asia and Europe suggests that Google’s efforts are now reaching an even wider global audience. While not as feature-rich as Google Assistant in smart home-related tasks, Google has reassured users that it is working to bring those missing features to Gemini.
Powered by Gemini LLM, the chatbot boasts advanced capabilities in understanding natural language and context-awareness, setting it apart from Google Assistant. It also features a revamped UI, hinting at the possibility of Google fully replacing Google Assistant on Android devices in the future.
Overall, Google’s rapid expansion of Gemini’s availability demonstrates the tech giant’s commitment to making its latest AI chatbot accessible to a global audience, signaling a significant shift in the landscape of AI-powered virtual assistants.