Google has announced the global expansion of its Gemini app, an AI-powered chatbot, to over 150 countries and territories, including India. Launched initially on February 8 for Android users, the Gemini app has garnered attention for its innovative features and is now accessible in English, Korean, and Japanese languages, catering to a diverse user base.
The move to broaden availability beyond the United States aims to bring the power of AI-driven conversations to a global audience. Notably, while there’s no dedicated Gemini app for iOS, iPhone users can now access Gemini through a toggle within the Google app, enabling them to leverage the chatbot’s capabilities.
To utilize the Gemini app on Android devices, users need a phone with a minimum of 4GB of RAM and operating on Android 12 or newer versions. Similarly, iPhone users with iOS 16 or later can interact with the chatbot using the Google app by activating the feature through a toggle located in the top-right corner. Presently, the app supports English, Japanese, and Korean languages.
The global rollout of Gemini commenced recently and is expected to continue over the next few days, ensuring seamless integration for users worldwide. To access the chatbot, users are required to sign in to a personal Google Account or a Workspace account with the feature enabled by the administrator.
Jack Krawczyk, Senior Director of Product at Google overseeing Gemini, addressed some user concerns, mentioning that restrictions on image uploading and generation were being relaxed. He emphasized responsible alignment on refusals for both images and text. Additionally, Krawczyk acknowledged user feedback regarding clarity on the assistant’s capabilities over Google Assistant and assured improvements in communication on features in progress versus those already available.