Google opens the door to Gemini Nano for all Android apps!

Google's Gemini Nano is an AI model that runs on the device to perform tasks such as text summaries, image descriptions, and more without requiring a network connection. This keeps your data private as everything is processed on your device.

You've probably heard of Gemini Nano as it's supported by modern devices like the Google Pixel 9 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Trio. It runs AI functions in apps like Pixel Recorder, Google Messages, and more. Now it looks like third-party apps will soon benefit from Gemini Nano's smarts.

Starting today, all Android app developers can experiment with Gemini Nano using a tool called AI Edge SDK. The Google AI Edge SDK for Android was previously under a closed early access preview program, but is now available to developers working on Google Pixel 9 devices. Support for more devices will be added soon.

Essentially, app developers can now experiment with Gemini Nano in their apps. This should open the floodgates for AI integration into many more apps than currently available. Currently, Google only lets developers experiment with text-to-text prompts. The company says support for more modalities (images, etc.) will be added in the future. Still, more developers can now experiment with Gemini Nano to add use cases such as rephrasing, smart replies, proofreading, and summarization.

Developers can customize the way they use Gemini Nano with the AI ​​Edge SDK. It will help manage how the AI ​​processes information and allow developers to tailor Gemini Nano's responses to the needs of their app.

In summary, this announcement means that Google is making its advanced AI technology more accessible to app developers to create useful app features that directly benefit users.