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Gemini app gets Dark Mode upgrades on Android
Google has made some amazing updates to its Gemini app on Android, especially for users who prefer dark mode. Now, the app looks better and is easier to use.
After introducing the “Ask Gemini” feature this week, Gemini has got some more tweaks for a better experience. The new changes are visible in Gemini with Google App beta version 14.2.
It redesigns the ‘plus’ sign located at the left, which lets you upload files and images. Instead of being inside a circle, the ‘plus’ sign is now larger and easier to see. This makes it simpler to find and use, especially during chats.
In addition, the microphone and camera icons get a slight change. The light blue background they used to have is now a soft light gray. This new color matches the Gemini Live button, which gives a more consistent look across the app.
While the new design might not be as too highlighted as before, it helps make the app simpler and cleaner. It also helps to reduce glare as it is visually appealing for dark-mode users.
Aside from the dark mode, the Gemini is also going to offer a resizing feature for generative AI images. Android users will be able to expand or shrink the canvas of AI-generated images within the Gemini app.
Nowadays, AI Avatars have become too popular on social media platforms. With the latest AI technology, these avatars look more realistic than ever and many people love using them. Users of the Samsung Galaxy smartphones can also create an AI Avatar, just with a few taps.
With the Portrait Studio feature, it’s much easier for users to create AI Avatar on Samsung Galaxy phones. This feature generates cute and unique AI characters in just a minute. In addition, you can use these avatars not just for profile pictures, but also for presentations and more.
How to use Portrait Studio to create your own AI Avatar
To create AI Avatars, follow the below-given steps:
- Take a picture with your Galaxy smartphone.
- Go to your Gallery app and find the photo you just took. Tap on it to open.
- Look for the Galaxy AI icon and tap it. This will take you to the Portrait Studio menu.
- In Portrait Studio, you can browse different styles for your avatar.
- Pick one that you like and click “Generate” to create your AI character.
- After that, click “Save” to store it.
You can also turn your avatar into a sticker, simply tap and hold the image. Your device will crop it automatically. Select “Save as Sticker,” and it’s ready to share. Now, you can customize the AI Avatar as per your preference.
Notably, the Portrait Studio feature is available in limited Samsung Galaxy devices. If your device supports this feature, try it now.
Samsung Galaxy AI will be supported in 20 languages by the end of the year. The company has recently announced the expansion of Galaxy AI to four more languages. Currently, Samsung’s AI feature suite supports 16 languages.
Galaxy AI brings many intelligent features to make your day-to-day tasks easier. Chat Assist, Interpreter, and Live Translate are some of the coolest features that break language barriers between Galaxy smartphone users.
Since the launch of Galaxy AI earlier this year, the Korean tech giant has been evolving it with regular updates. As new features continue to be added, more languages and dialects are being added to expand availability.
The commitment means even more users will be able to lower language barriers and step into a larger world. Samsung avails new languages and dialects for download as language packs from the Settings on Galaxy devices.
Samsung Galaxy AI supported languages [List]
- Arabic
- Chinese (China mainland, Hong Kong)
- English (Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States)
- French (Canada, France)
- German
- Hindi
- Indonesian
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Polish
- Portuguese (Brazil)
- Russian
- Spanish (Mexico, Spain, United States)
- Thai
- Vietnamese.
Support for more languages soon…
In late October, Samsung announced the next expansion of four new languages for Galaxy AI: Turkish, Dutch, Swedish, and Romanian. This expanded support will begin rolling out at the end of October, starting with the Dutch language.
One UI 7
Samsung is internally working on One UI 7 software. The Android 15-based One UI upgrade will be accessible on millions of Galaxy devices early next year. There will be massive customization options and new AI features for consumers.
Apple has introduced its own AI known as Apple Intelligence, which was announced at WWDC 2024, to be integrated into iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia. However, Apple’s latest AI announcement has not managed to impress iPhone users.
There’s a discussion going on tech blogs, particularly highlighted by some Apple employees and industry analysts, that Apple’s AI technology, specifically the generative aspects of Apple Intelligence, might be lagging. These reports suggest that Apple’s AI plans could be more than two years behind competitors like OpenAI’s ChatGPT in terms of performance accuracy and capability.
Despite criticisms about Apple’s lagging in AI technology, Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook has addressed (via WSJ) Apple’s approach to AI development in four words: “Not first, but best.” He believes that while Apple might not be the first to introduce these AI features, its focus is on how these technologies can best serve the user, making the experience “profoundly different.”
According to the official information, Apple has released the release candidate (RC) versions of iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 to developers. This update will roll out the initial set of Apple Intelligence features. You’ll see these features on the iPhone 15 Pro and any models that come after, like the iPhone 16 series. Apple has also released RCs for other operating systems like iPadOS 18.1, macOS Sequoia 15.1, watchOS 11.1, tvOS 18.1, and visionOS 2.1.
As per reports, Apple has also confirmed iOS 18.1, along with its new AI features, will be released to the public next week from the date of the RC release.
Why so much criticism?
Samsung and Google have done great work in deploying generative AI features across their devices, including older Galaxy and Pixel devices.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series includes features such as real-time translation and generative photo editing, powered by Google’s advanced AI technologies, Gemini Pro and Imagen 2. These features are exclusively available on the latest models and will be free until the end of 2025.
Google has also utilized its Tensor chips in Pixel devices to enhance AI functionalities and has now extended similar generative AI features through collaboration with Samsung.
The company also released compatible AI features to older Galaxy smartphones, the most recently released One UI 6.1.1 update brings AI features to millions of Galaxy smartphones all around the world. Samsung’s move to bring these features to even older models through software updates indicates a broader integration strategy.
Samsung’s Circle to Search feature is really useful for quick results, believe me, it is very useful and accurate, thanks to Google‘s image search algorithm.
In short, Samsung and Google have pushed generative AI into the market more aggressively in terms of feature rollout and device accessibility. The smartphone AI race is still very much alive, with each competitor trying unique aspects of their AI approaches.