Google has made its Gemini Nano model available on Android devices through experimental access, allowing app developers to integrate AI-enhanced features into their apps. Android developers can now explore Gemini Nano using the AI Edge SDK through AI Core, which was previously only available through a limited Early Access preview. This experimental access is currently limited to the Pixel 9 series, with support for more devices expected in the coming days, expanding the reach of AI-integrated apps.
Currently, Google allows developers to experiment exclusively with text-to-text prompts, with support for additional modalities such as images expected soon. Gemini Nano’s capabilities allow developers to implement features such as rephrasing, smart replies, proofreading, and summarizing into their applications.
Additionally, developers have the ability to customize how Gemini Nano works in their apps, using the AI Edge SDK to handle AI-driven information processing. This customization allows developers to tailor Gemini Nano’s responses to meet the specific requirements of their applications, thereby improving the user experience. This move by Google appears to be aimed at making its advanced AI technology more accessible, encouraging the development of valuable, user-centric features.
What is Gemini Nano
Google’s Gemini Nano is an AI model designed to work directly on a user’s device, enabling tasks such as text summarization and image description without requiring an internet connection. This localized processing improves data privacy by ensuring that all tasks are performed on the device itself. Gemini Nano powers AI-based features in apps like Pixel Recorder and Google Messages, and is supported by Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S24 devices.
Google updates the Gemini app for Android
Gemini’s Android app has also simplified the process of adding images, introducing a new feature that allows users to share images directly from other apps. Previously, users had to manually open the Gemini app, locate and attach images from the gallery, then enter a text prompt. However, with the latest update (version 1.0.668480831), users can now share images directly from apps like Google Photos to Gemini via Android’s share sheet. Although this feature is currently limited to images, links and text sharing are not supported, it represents an important step towards greater convenience for users.
First publication: October 3, 2024 | 11:12 a.m. STI
