Samsung beforehand introduced that Google’s Gemini assistant could be built-in into its Galaxy Buds 3 collection actually wi-fi stereo (TWS) earbuds and the Samsung Galaxy Watch. Now, it seems the function is lastly rolling out to the newest Galaxy Buds 3 lineup. Nevertheless, entry to Google’s new voice assistant is reportedly restricted to units operating One UI 8, which relies on Android 16. Because of this solely Samsung’s newly launched Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 at the moment assist the function.

Galaxy Buds 3 Collection Now Helps Google’s Gemini Voice Assistant

Based on a SamMobile report, Samsung is enabling Gemini support on the Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Professional on smartphones which can be operating on One UI 8, which relies on Android 16. The function is at the moment accessible when the earbuds are paired with the newest Galaxy Z Fold 7 or Galaxy Z Flip 7, each of which already run the newest One UI model. Assist for different Samsung units is predicted to observe subsequent month, as extra fashions obtain the replace. 

Because of this Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Professional wearers can now entry Gemini by their TWS headset. As soon as activated, customers can entry the AI assistant by contact controls or easy voice instructions like ‘Hey Google’. Customers can now ask the AI assistant to set reminders, summarise messages, or verify the climate. 

On smartphones operating on One UI 8, customers will now see a brand new “Arrange Google digital assistant” choice on the high of the Voice Controls part of their Samsung app. This permits them to configure Gemini integration with their smartphone.

In Could, Samsung introduced that Gemini would be integrated with its Galaxy Buds 3 collection and Galaxy Watch, which already assist invoking the corporate’s personal Bixby assistant.

Samsung is at the moment engaged on expanding the One UI 8 beta to extra handsets by August and September. This means that extra Galaxy customers ought to acquire entry to the Gemini AI assistant on their Galaxy Buds 3 collection earphones within the coming weeks.

The corporate is rolling out a beta version of One UI 8 for its one-year-old flagships just like the Galaxy S24 Collection and the Galaxy Z Fold 6 in India and different markets. The One UI 8 Beta for the Galaxy S24 collection will probably be launched on August 13. The Galaxy S23 collection will get it beginning September 8.