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Google is on the fast track to make Gemini a part of the Android experience. This process starts with the apps we use all the time. For a few months, users were able to access Gemini from Google Messages, but the company wants to streamline this process. So, the company could be adding a Gemini button to Google Messages.
People who use Google Messages should already be familiar with the Gemini function. It gives you access to the company’s flagship chatbot. Using Gemini in Messages, you can do pretty much anything you can do using the app. If you want it to generate some text, you can ask it to. This is useful if you need help drafting a message in a conversation. Also, you can ask it to generate images.
Google could bring a Gemini button to Google Messages
It’s important to note that this feature was discovered via an APK deep-dive. This means that there’s a chance that Google won’t ship this feature. There is some code hidden within the current version of the app (messages.android_20240610_01_RC00). Since Google hasn’t announced it, the company could take it away at any point.
If you want to access Gemini for the first time in the app, you’ll need to tap on the Compose Message button and select Gemini. After accepting the terms of service, you’ll be able to start using it. Not many people would know to do this if they’re not keeping up with the latest news on AI.
So, Google could be working on a solution to this. Looking at the screenshot below, we see a little Gemini button right above the Compose Message button. Ostensibly, this will take you right to your Gemini conversation. In all fairness, after you’ve interacted with Gemini, the conversation will sit at the top of your conversation feed, so it’s rather easy to access. However, having a button on the screen will give you more options to open the conversation.
The button isn’t available on the beta just yet, but we’re sure that it will be hitting devices in the near future.