Google is reportedly working on a new AI feature, the Gemini button, which would be integrated into the Android lock screen. This new button should make accessing the Gemini AI virtual assistant more convenient. Currently, Android users can trigger Gemini in several ways, but with the expected release of Android 15, this button will streamline access directly from the lock screen.
The Gemini button on the lock screen
According to a report by Android Authority, the Gemini button has been spotted in the Android 15 QPR1 Beta 2 update. However, it is not yet available to testers. The button, shown in a screenshot, is located just below the fingerprint scanner on the lock screen. It features the Gemini icon, a sparkle inside a pill-shaped button, allowing users to quickly interact with the AI assistant.
Right now, accessing Gemini involves long-pressing the power button, using the home button, swiping up from the corner, or using voice commands like “Hey Google” or “OK Google”. This new lock screen button aims to further simplify the process, giving users an additional method to activate the AI assistant with a simple tap.
Android 15 or Android 16?
Although this new Gemini button will appear in the Android 15 beta, reports suggest that it might not be released with Android 15. Given the current beta schedule, it is likely that this feature will be introduced in Android 16, expected by the end of 2025. Despite Android 15 not being widely available yet, early leaks and rumors regarding Android 16 are already circulating.
Android 16 leaks
Speculation around Android 16 suggests significant design changes, including updates to Advanced Protection mode, notifications, and the Quick Settings tab. New AI features, including Gemini improvements, are also expected to be part of this upgrade.
