Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that select Galaxy A series devices will soon support AI assistant activation through the side button, bringing a fan-favorite feature
from the Galaxy S series to more users and furthering Samsung’s vision of democratizing the latest AI experiences.
With this update, users will be able to enjoy smarter AI experiences, including launching Gemini, Google’s AI-powered assistant, by simply pressing and holding the side button.
Samsung introduced Awesome Intelligence 3 on the latest Galaxy A series – Galaxy A56 5G, Galaxy A36 5G and Galaxy A26 5G – including select fan-favorite AI-powered features that open up Galaxy’s incredible mobile AI experiences to more users.
Now, the upcoming update makes it easier for even more Galaxy A series users around the world to complete everyday tasks more intuitively with direct access to Gemini with the side button.
Known for its balance of performance and value, the Galaxy A series now offers a smarter mobile experience thanks to this update. With easier access to Gemini, users can effortlessly check their schedule, find nearby restaurants or get recommendations for birthday gifts using voice commands.
They can also carry out tasks across apps with just a single command – like finding a dinner spot on Google Maps and sending the address to a friend through Messages – spanning Samsung, Google and select third-party apps.
The software update will roll out globally to select Galaxy A series models starting in early May.
