Your Android phone just got a major Gemini upgrade for free - Samsung models included

Kerry Wan/ZDNET A useful Gemini feature that Google first rolled out a few months ago, exclusive to a few phones, is now available for free users on a much wider scale. Select Samsung phones are also getting access to Gemini Live's multimodal capabilities, allowing users to point at objects with their phone camera and ask Gemini about them. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 "Talk Live about" is a feature that lets you show Gemini what's on your screen and have a conversation about it. It works for files, images, and YouTube videos. The feature was first introduced back in January, when it was exclusive to the Pixel 9 series and Galaxy S24 and S25. The March Pixel Drop brought it to more phones, including the Pixel 6 and newer. Now, it's showing up on even more older devices. How 'Talk Live about' works Here's how to use Gemini's new tool. Open the Gemini app (or you can use "Hey Google" if you have it enabled). Take a photo, or add a file or photo using the "+" button ... Read full article.