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All Android phones get Gemini AI-powered Google Messages app
Google expands Gemini AI-powered Messages app to all Android phones. If you are using an Android phone with at least 6GB of RAM, you are eligible for the AI-powered Messages app. It may have deployed on your phone, or on the way through Google Play Store.
Gemini AI in Google Messages for Android is available as a contact to chat. It offers the same experience as the standalone Gemini chatbot. You can ask your questions, get suggestions, and do anything you want with Gemini within the Messages app.
Earlier, Gemini in Google Messages was limited to select Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones. With the latest update, Google pulled the requirement restrictions, making it available for a vast audience. Sadly, you won’t be able to get it if your phone has RAM lower than 6GB.
Apart from this, Google also officially launched the Gemini AI app in more countries. It’s now available in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Turkey.
- You can download it via the Play Store or opt-in via Google Assistant.
The company noted its excitement in bringing the Gemini app and the latest Gemini Advanced features to India. There’s support for nine Indian languages such as Hindi, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam and Marathi.
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WhatsApp has released a fresh beta update with version 2.24.25.29, which brings a reminder notification feature for unread chat messages. This new beta update is available for Android via the Google Play Beta Program.
Previously, WhatsApp only sent reminders for status updates from specific contacts, mainly those you interact with the most. With the new update, WhatsApp is expanding this feature to remind you about unread chat messages from your most frequent contacts.
These reminders are sent for messages from people you chat with the most. If you leave a message unread, WhatsApp will notify you to make sure you don’t forget to reply.
Notably, the app uses an internal algorithm to choose these contacts based on how often you interact with them. However, if you reinstall the app, this data will be reset, as it’s not saved in backups or on WhatsApp’s servers.
Once this feature is activated, WhatsApp will remind you about any unread messages from important contacts. WhatsApp also makes sure the reminders are relevant and helpful without being annoying.
This feature is currently available to limited beta testers who have installed the latest version of WhatsApp Beta for Android. WhatsApp also plans to roll it out to more users.
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Samsung Health is an app that helps you manage your health and well-being. With the new One UI 7 update, Samsung has improved the app’s features and user interface to give you a better experience. The company has now released the Samsung Health v6.29 Beta update for Galaxy devices.
We are in December 2024 and Samsung is rolling out a new update for the Samsung Health app with version 6.29.0.053. This update improves some of the app’s existing functions and is expected to add new features that users can test before the official release.
Samsung Health v6.29 beta update is available for Galaxy devices and has a package size of 258.65 MB. Since it’s a beta update, it allows users to try out new features and improvements and provide feedback to Samsung. You can also download the update from the third-party app link mentioned here.
One UI 7 Beta update for Samsung Health includes a Mindfulness feature to help manage stress with mood tracking, breathing exercises, and meditation. You can earn new badges for activities like exercise, diet, and hydration to stay motivated.
Moreover, you can set reminders for your medications and check interactions to ensure you take them on time. You can now also access all your health records from various providers in one secure place. This update is designed to make managing your health easier and more organized.
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Samsung Calendar app got a new icon with One UI 7, including new icons and enhanced features. The One UI 7 Beta update has been released, and a new report suggests that beta users just received the first app update, which is for the Samsung Calendar app.
The latest update of the Samsung Calendar app arrives with version 12.6.00.35. It brings a new tweak to the app icon, you can now see the name of the day along with the date. This update is truly useful as users no longer need to open the calendar to check the day, they can see its glance on the icon.
The new revamped icon of the Samsung Messages app is available for devices running Android 15-based One UI 7 beta, which means it’s currently only for the Galaxy S24 series. More devices will get this revamped icon with One UI 7.
Aside from this, the One UI 7 update makes handling your calendar easier. You can now reschedule events by simply dragging and dropping them in the Month view.
You can now choose which calendars to show on your widgets which lets you display different calendars on your home screen. With the “Add countdown widget”, you can add countdowns for events like birthdays to see the days left and right on your home screen.
Moreover, you can also move all events from one calendar to another without hassle, perfect for switching from a phone-based calendar to a cloud-based one. If you are a Galaxy S24 user, register and install the One UI 7 Beta to enjoy new Samsung Calendar features.