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Gemini AI could combine with Samsung stock apps
last week a report that Gemini, Google’s latest-generation AI assistant, may be integrated into the power button on your Samsung devices. Now, a report that Google plans to combine Gemini into Samsung stock apps.
On the flip side, Samsung stock apps with One UI 7 had a makeover with new icons and a slightly newer design, featuring slightly darker colors with a gradient background.
Gemini could combine with Samsung stock apps
Google’s Gemini could combine with Samsung stock apps. Samsung stock apps mean they come pre-installed on Galaxy devices. In an APK Teardown, Android Authority discovered that some Samsung stock apps including Samsung Calendar, Samsung Clock, Samsung Notes, and Samsung Reminder integrate Gemini to use Android 16’s App Functions.
Gemini Integrate clues were found by digging into the code of the Samsung Reminders app. The app’s code includes references to the com.android.extensions.appfunctions library and the app_functions.xml file.
Upon further digging into the XML file, the source revealed that Google’s Gemini will be able to perform several functions through Samsung’s stock apps.
- Samsung Clock:
- Create/delete/find/update/show alarms
- Start/stop/rest stopwatch
- Create/delete/find/update/show timers
- Samsung Notes:
- Create/delete/find/update note folder
- Create/delete/find/update/show notes
- Samsung Reminder:
- Create/delete/find/update/show task categories
- Create/delete/find/update/show tasks
- Samsung Calendar:
- Create/delete/find/update/show events
You can perform several tasks in the Samsung stock apps with Gemini:
- Samsung Calendar: Locate an event and delete it
- Samsung Clock: You can create an Alarm
- Samsung Notes: Update a note
- All is possible with a single, long command.
Notable, Samsung users might see these features next year with Android 16-based One UI 8, as their integration seems to be Android 16 app Function features.
Google is working on the Android 16 update with the release of the first Android 16 Developer Preview on November 20 for Pixel devices. Plus, the stable version will be released on Galaxy phones and tablets with the One UI 8 Update.
Google is scheduled to release the Android 16 final version in Q2 of 2025, so Galaxy devices may receive the One UI 8 update in the second half of next year. On the other hand, Samsung plans to release the stable One UI 7 update in Q1 of 2025 with the upcoming S flagship smartphone series, which will be the Galaxy S25.
Today, with beta 4 Google expanded Android 16 Beta to select non-Pixel flagship devices from partner brands. Samsung, as always, is skipping the Android 16 Beta Program, while the new OS is available for select devices launched by Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, OPPO, Realme, vivo, and Xiaomi.
Google released Android 16 beta 4 with a second version of platform stability and announced that apps compatible with the new OS will now be available on the Play Store.
Honor, iQOO, Lenovo, OnePlus, Oppo, Realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi have opened beta registration windows for their latest flagship devices launched in the last few months. Samsung, however, is yet to complete One UI 7 for its Galaxy devices, but will soon roll out the stable One UI 7 and launch an independent One UI beta program.
Last week, it was revealed that the company is already working on Android 16’s adaptation and testing the alleged One UI 8 on the Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Flip 6 smartphones.
Android continues to deliver great updates and new features throughout the year, while feedback from the beta community plays a vital role in constantly improving Android. The Android 16 developer site has a lot more information about the beta, including downloads and a release timeline for Pixel.
List of devices that are running the Android 16 Beta
- HONOR Magic 7 Pro
- Lenovo YOGA Tab Plus
- OnePlus 13
- OPPO Find X8
- realme GT 7 Pro
- iQOO 13
- vivo X200 Pro
- Xiaomi 14T Pro
- Xiaomi 15
- Redmi K70 Ultra
After the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung has today resumed the rollout of One UI 7 based on the Android 15 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Galaxy Z Fold 6, and Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE. It is worth noting that the Korean tech giant had halted the rollout a few days ago due to a serious bug discovered in the initial update, so it is now rolling out a new firmware that will fix this issue.
Samsung has started rolling out the new One UI 7 update for the Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE. Initially available in South Korea, the new One UI 7 build will go live in more markets soon. This build is a more refined build than the initial build and includes fixes for system improvements.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6, Z Fold 6, and Fold 6 SE users can recognize it by the build number ending with BYD9.
Your Galaxy foldable device might have also received the new build. But you can check for the update manually in Settings > Software update. Click on Download and install so that your phone can receive the new OTA.
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has now appeared on Geekbench, revealing that the company is carrying out pre-launch tests and preparations for its new device. The latest listing also solves the chipset mystery that has been in rumours for a long time.
According to the Geekbench 6.4 listing, the Galaxy Z Fold 7 US variant with model number SM-F966U achieved 3022 points on single-core and 9307 points on multi-core tests.
The US variant of the Galaxy Z Fold 7 has appeared on Geekbench with a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip. Also, the phone is expected to run on Android 16-based One UI 8 operating system
Being a flagship folding handset, all these things sound quite good. Nevertheless, the actual performance will only be known once the device is officially launched in the consumer market. Inputs reveal that the chipset is clocked at 3.53 GHz base frequency.
Apart from this, the Korean tech giant can launch the Galaxy Z Flip 7 and Z Fold 7 around July this year. Also, an affordable flip model can also be introduced along with both the devices.
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