Google’s AI assistant Gemini can now make calls and send messages without having to unlock your device

This update can be considered a big deal because it means you can use Gemini for more tasks without having to unlock your phone first. Imagine you’re in a hurry and need to send a quick message – now you can simply ask Gemini to do it for you hands-free. This new feature increases the convenience and efficiency of using Gemini on the go. With this upgrade, Gemini will be even more integrated into your everyday life, making tasks easier and faster to complete.

This new feature is part of Google’s ongoing efforts to make Gemini a more powerful and versatile AI assistant. This expansion will significantly improve the user experience and make Gemini even more indispensable in everyday life.

It’s amazing to look back at how simple Gemini was when it first appeared on the Pixel phone. Back then, it was primarily about generating creative text formats such as poems or scripts and summarizing information from the screen. Now twins can do so much more. This latest update with calls and messages really shows how much Gemini has evolved.

To use this new calling and messaging feature, you must enable the “Make calls and send messages without unlocking” setting in Gemini Settings. You also need to make sure your calling and messaging apps are enabled in Gemini. It’s a pretty straightforward process, and once it’s set up, you can use Gemini to communicate with your contacts without touching your phone.

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However, despite all the feature rollouts we’ve received so far, Gemini still has some catching up to do compared to the one it’s trying to replace – Google Assistant. Hopefully that will change soon.

This update is really exciting for people who want to be more efficient and hands-free with their devices. I know I’m always looking for ways to streamline my daily tasks and this new feature will definitely help with that. I can’t wait to see what other features Google adds to Gemini in the future.