Samsung Galaxy A56, A36 get this flagship Gemini feature with latest May update: Report
To trigger Gemini, you can now choose which assistant the side button activates. In your Galaxy phone's settings, you can select between Gemini or Bixby. To launch it, simply press and hold the side button, and the Gemini AI assistant will spring to life. Previously, this feature was exclusive to Samsung's Galaxy S Series, such as the Galaxy S25 series.
Samsung's Internet changelog also notes that Gemini now works with other Samsung apps, including Calendar, Notes, Reminders, and even Clock. You can complete tasks in these apps using Gemini. Additionally, you can ask Google Gemini to search for a particular YouTube video and save the results in Samsung Notes, as well as find sports team schedules and add them to your calendar.
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Alongside the AI tricks and quick access to Gemini, both phones also receive Samsung's May 2025 security patch, providing protection against various vulnerabilities and security threats addressed in this update.
Reports indicate that Samsung had previously promised to bring the same update to other A Series devices as well. However, it remains to be seen when these features will be rolled out for those models.
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