Gemini AI Assistant Rolling Out for Making Calls 374vs Sending Messages on the Lock Screen

The Gemini lock screen feature is turned off by default. 4b5d8

Written by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 3 December 2024 17:31 IST

Gemini AI Assistant Rolling Out for Making Calls, Sending Messages on the Lock Screen

s will need to turn on their calling and messaging apps in Gemini for the feature to work 41f4u

Highlights

The feature was spotted in the Google app beta v15.48
Gemini’s lock screen calling feature was first reported in October
The Gemini feature is currently not widely available

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Android and seems to have been activated on the server side. While it is not widely available currently, those who have access to it can test the feature. Google is also working on separate extensions for the phone and messages app, however, this functionality is said to not require any extension to work.

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The Mountain View-based tech giant has begun rolling out a new functionality to the Gemini AI assistant in Android devices. Gadgets 360 staff were able to find the feature within Gemini's settings and activate it. With this, s will be able to make outgoing calls and send SMS from the messaging app without having to unlock their devices. The feature was spotted in the latest 1.0.686588308 version of the Gemini app. Notably, it is not widely available currently.

The lock screen calling and messaging feature is turned off by default. To turn it on, s will have to go to Gemini settings and tap on Gemini on Lock Screen. There, s will find a new option titled Make calls and send message without unlocking. By toggling on the feature, s can make calls and send messages on the lock screen.

Google Workspace s Can Use AI Features via the Gemini Mobile App

Gemini's lock screen calling and messaging feature

The settings page of the Gemini app also shared additional details about the feature. Google stated, “You'll need to turn on your calling and messaging apps in Gemini for these features to work.” To quickly turn these on, s can click the highlighted text to directly go to the settings.

Once activated, s will be able to voice activate Gemini on the lock screen and then either add a verbal or typed command to make a call or send a message. At present, this prompts s to unlock their device, but with the setting turned on, the AI assistant will directly make the call or send the message saving s a few extra clicks.

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