Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, has made a significant leap forward by now being able to answer general questions on Android phones without the need to unlock the device. This update brings added convenience to users, making it easier to get quick answers without going through the hassle of unlocking their phones.

Key points about Gemini’s new feature:

– Gemini can now assist with general inquiries from the lock screen.
– Users have reported that Gemini can respond to a variety of questions without requiring unlocking.
– The answers provided by Gemini can even be read aloud for added convenience.

To access further features or continue conversations with Gemini, users will still need to authenticate themselves by tapping the screen. A new “Gemini on lock screen” setting will appear in the Gemini Settings if this feature is available on your phone, giving users the option to disable lock screen question answering if desired.

While Gemini’s ability to answer general questions from the lock screen is a step in the right direction, it still has some ground to cover before it can fully replace Google Assistant. Google Assistant offers additional functionalities like reading messages and emails, making calls, and more.

As Google continues to enhance and refine Gemini, it will be intriguing to see how it competes with other AI assistants in the market. The introduction of lock screen question answering could potentially attract more users to give Gemini a try and pave the way for broader adoption in the future.