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TL; Dr
- The newest Galaxy A collection lineup is now getting the Gemini facet button performance.
- They’re additionally gaining assist for Gemini integration with Samsung apps.
- The options are arriving as a part of Samsung’s Could replace for the telephones.
Samsung has reportedly begun rolling out the Could replace to its newest Galaxy A collection smartphones, together with the Galaxy A56, A36, and A26. Essentially the most notable addition is a brand new perform for the facet button, which now lets customers shortly launch Gemini.
Beforehand, this press-and-hold function for Gemini was unique to Galaxy S collection gadgets. With the Could replace, it’s now making its option to Samsung’s extra reasonably priced Galaxy A lineup as Samsung promised. Whereas the replace adjustments the default habits of the facet button, customers nonetheless have the choice to remap it to Bixby if they like.
The replace additionally expands Gemini’s capabilities on these telephones, permitting the AI assistant to work together with Samsung apps like Calendar, Notes, Reminders, and Clock. Now you can carry out duties in these apps just by utilizing pure voice instructions with Gemini, similar as flagship Samsung telephones.
Moreover, the Galaxy A56 can be receiving the Could safety patch as a part of this replace.
For those who’re within the US, it’s value noting that the Galaxy A56 hasn’t launched there but, so this replace solely applies to A36 and A26 customers within the nation for now. Samsung has confirmed that the A56, priced at $499, will finally arrive stateside, however there’s no official launch date but.
