Starting today, Google is implementing a change that will enable its Gemini AI engine to interact with third-party apps, such as WhatsApp, even when users previously configured their devices to block such interactions. Users who don't want their previous settings to be overridden may have to take action.

S amsung Galaxy Unpacked's many new products and features have not left out AI examples. Plenty involved Google and its Gemini family of AI models, with a host of new features coming to Android devices with the new Android 16 and Wear OS 6 systems. Here are some of the ones to be the most excited for.

Googles Gemini is making its debut on smartwatches. It's coming to Galaxy Watch 8 first followed by more devices

Ahead of Gemini's car debut in the near future, Google has removed some mentions of Assistant in the latest Android Auto 14.8 update.

Joining Samsung's major summer Unpacked event is an announcement from Google that brings updated AI experiences to more Android users. Circle to Search on Android gains a gaming mode, which helps users identify items/characters in mobile games,

Feeling overwhelmed by Gemini popping up in your Google services? You're not alone. Google's AI assistant has been silently integrating across Gmail, Docs,

Google is adding new AI features to Android’s Circle to Search and Gemini Live tools. The update was announced today, alongside the launch of the next-generation Galaxy foldables, and it includes new Gemini Live capabilities for Samsung devices and integrates Google’s search-centric AI Mode chatbot right into Circle to Search.

Android Auto 14.8 beta landed online, and users can give it a try even if they aren't part of the official testing program

21. And last but not least, Gemini can get you where you need to be within your Android system settings without any of the usual hunting. Tell it to Open up the Accessibility settings — or any other area or specific option — and watch it fly you over precisely where you need to be.

The upgraded cover screen on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, which enables greater support for apps, including Google's Gemini.