Everything about Android see more Everything about Google see more Everything about Artificial Intelligence Google is preparing to more deeply integrate its Gemini artificial intelligence into Android, a new feature that promises to make the operating system easier to use. An API for developers discovered in the testing version of Android 16 shows that Gemini will now be able to work within applications, expanding its capabilities and functionalities.The feature is called “app functions” and is described on Google's developer area page as “a specific piece of functionality that an app provides to the system and can be connected to various features of the operating system.” Although the description is still somewhat vague, a practical example found on the Android Authority website helps you understand the capabilities of this new feature.
(Image: Primakov/Shutterstock) According to Google's documentation, Gemini can be used to activate application functions directly from actions in the system, without the user having to open the app manually. A simple example would be ordering food: instead of opening a specific app for this, Gemini will understand what the user wants and place the order directly, an app suited to the task they choose.
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Meta AI or Google Gemini: which artificial intelligence is better? Google Gemini now uses AI to create video presentations Google launches Gemini iPhone app with interactive chat New features should expand Gemini's capabilities Gemini now has some app information, but still takes up very little functionality. This extended integration will allow AI to manage diverse daily tasks, automate actions that currently require direct user intervention, and make smartphone use more agile and practical.
Apple is developing a similar feature for the iPhone, but it's not expected to launch until 2025. It remains to be seen when Google plans to make this functionality available to users, but we expect this new feature to arrive soon.