You may soon be able to share images directly with Google’s Gemini app
Gemini Nano – Google’s smallest artificial intelligence (AI) model from the Gemini family to date – is now being extended to all Android developers. The AI model until now powered the features of first-party Google apps such as Google Messages and Pixel Recorder on compatible Pixel smartphones and the Galaxy S24 series. However, with this extension, even third-party apps can use the model’s capabilities. Meanwhile, the Gemini app reportedly allows users to share images directly from other apps using the Android share sheet.
Gemini Nano extended to all Android app developers
The Mountain View-based tech giant introduced Gemini Nano in 2023 as the smallest language model derived from the larger Gemini AI model. It is designed to perform AI tasks on the device. Until now, it has been used to power AI features on the newer Pixel handsets and the Galaxy S24 series in the first-party Google apps.
This will change, and so will the company announced that the AI model will be accessible 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-based directions 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 in any other third-party app to be shared directly to Gemini using the Android share sheet. This functionality can be useful, especially if users have a large number of images stored on their devices.
This allows users to find the image in the app where they found it and send it directly to Gemini. Once shared, they can open the app and add a question about it. Gadgets 360 staff could not 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 overviews will soon be available in four regional languages, besides Hindi and English.
