Gemini AI arrives in the Google Messages app. Here's how you can activate it
The competition between the different AIs that we can use today is never-ending, with companies constantly improving their AIs to try to capture the majority of the market. Google is one of these companies, as their AI continues to advance at a rapid pace.
Now you no longer need to download it to your mobile phone, as it is integrated directly into the Google Messages app. If you have an Android phone, you can probably activate it without downloading Gemini, since the Messages app usually comes pre-installed on most Android devices.
- What are the requirements to use Gemini in Google Messages?
According to Google's support page, in order to be able to chat with AI in the Messages app, you'll need to meet a few basic requirements:
- You must have an Android phone (iOS is not currently supported).
- Get the latest version of Google Messages. You can update it manually from the Google Play Store.
- Set your phone language to one of the languages supported by the Gemini app (Arabic is listed among the supported languages).
- Use a personal Google account (you need to sign in to the Messages app with your account).
- You must be over 18 years old.
- Enable RCS conversations in Google Messages.
If you meet these requirements, you won't have any problems using AI in the Messages app.
- How to activate and use Gemini in Google Messages?
In order to enable Gemini in the Messages app properly, you will need to follow these steps verbatim:
- Open the Google Messages app.
- Click on "Start Chat.".
- Select "Gemini.".
- Click on “Use Gemini.”.
- Within seconds, you will be able to use AI without having to install anything.
In short, it's very similar to what WhatsApp offers with Meta AI. Without adding much on the subject, we recommend you give this AI a try, because unlike other options, you won't need to download anything to try it out.