Google has exciting news for select beta testers of the Google Messages app – the integration of Gemini, its advanced conversational AI model. This limited rollout confirms previous leaks and promises a super-smart chatbot right at your fingertips.

Gemini, developed by Google AI, is a large language model capable of understanding natural language and providing helpful responses. It can brainstorm ideas, generate text, translate languages, write creative content, and answer questions in an informative way.

As reported by 9to5Google, beta testers can now chat with Gemini directly within the Messages app. However, there are some pre-requirements to be eligible for this feature:

– Sign up to be a Google Messages beta tester through the Play Store.
– Use a compatible device like Pixel 6 or newer, Samsung Galaxy S22 or later.
– Enable RCS chat features.
– Have a personal Google account (not Workspace or Family Link managed).
– Be 18 years or older.
– Set your phone language to English (or French if in Canada).

If you meet all the criteria and are selected, you will see a “Gemini” contact option when starting a new chat in Google Messages. Keep in mind that this feature is still in the early rollout phase, so it may take some time to access.

It’s important to note that conversations with Gemini are not end-to-end encrypted, even though they are in RCS. Additionally, chatting with Gemini is exclusive to one-on-one interactions and cannot be forwarded into other conversations.