Samsung Brings Gemini AI Activation to Galaxy A Series via Side Button

Smarter Access With Side Button – Select Galaxy A series phones will support Gemini AI activation via the side button. – Just press and hold to launch Google's AI-powered assistant. – Feature inspired by Galaxy S series, now expanding to more users. – A step toward democratizing mobile AI experiences.

AI-Powered Everyday Tasks Made Easy – Use voice to check schedules, find restaurants, or get gift ideas. – Perform tasks across apps with a single command. – Works with Samsung, Google, and select third-party apps. – Examples: Search on Google Maps and share instantly via Messages.

Rollout Timeline and Vision – Update starts rolling out globally to Galaxy A56 5G, A36 5G, A26 5G from early May 2025. – Part of Samsung-Google collaboration for seamless AI integration. – “A simple gesture to bring intelligent support into daily life.” – Jay Kim, Samsung.