I Tried Gemini in Google Messages: Here’s How It Works

Mehvish Mushtaq is a computer engineer by degree. Her love for Android and gadgets led her to develop the first Android app for Kashmir. Known as Dial Kashmir, she won the prestigious Nari Shakti award from the President of India. She has been writing about technology for 6+ years and her favorite categories include how-to guides, explainers, tips and tricks for Android, iOS/iPadOS, social media, and web apps.

I’m really not a fan of AI. Okay, wait! That may be a bit too much. Putting AI everywhere is what irks me. For some reason, it has arrived inmy Messages appas well. So, I put it to the test and see what it could do that I couldn’t do myself when doing a basic task like messaging someone.

Accessing Gemini in Google Messages

There are 3 ways to access Gemini in the Messages app:

Step 1:Tap on theGemini iconabove the Start Chat button.

Step 2:Open theGemini chat thread. You can pin it to the top for faster access.

Step 3:Tap onStart Chatand selectGemini.

I use the Gemini icon above the Start Chat button to talk to it. But pinning it to the top is a faster way to access it.

Using Gemini in Messages Left Me Disappointed!

Once you open Gemini in Messages, you will see a familiar interface like any other chat thread. Type your query in the typing box at the bottom. You can add emojis and attach images to your questions, and Gemini will answer them instantly in the same thread.

For instance, I asked the following question (check screenshot) to Gemini, and here’s what it had to say. While the responses are good, I feel I wouldn’t reply like that to a friend. Maybe an emoji or some personal touch would have elevated the response.

No Special Features for Messages

I was expecting Gemini to be built for Messages. It could answer queries regarding messages. For instance, tell me my phone bill details from my SMS. Or, find the recent coupon code sent by Amazon. But unfortunately, it can’t do that yet. Furthermore, Gemini can’t be accessed within individual chats as well. Well, at least we could have that. But no. Not even that!

Basically, what I felt is Gemini doesn’t have any special capability for Messages. It’s just the regular Gemini accessible from within the Messages app.

Tip:If you are thinking why is my Gemini chat screen pink, you can customize its theme. Tap on the three-dot icon inside the Gemini chat and select Change Colors.

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Requirements to Use Gemini in Messages

Your phone must meet the following requirements to use Gemini in Google Messages:

Get Rid of Gemini

I may keep Gemini in the Messages app as the little icon doesn’t bother me much. But if its presence annoys you, tap the profile picture icon at the top, selectMessages Settings>Gemini in Messages> turn off the toggle forShow Gemini Button.

If Gemini has hijacked your Google Assistant too, learn how toswitch back to Google Assistant.

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Last updated on 26 August, 2024

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