At the recent Galaxy Unpacked, Samsung has announced some new AI-powered features from Google. These announcements, driven by a deep partnership between Google and Samsung, demonstrate Google’s leadership in AI and mobile innovation.
In a blog post statement by Menaka Shroff, Senior Director, Global Android Product Marketing, the new feature demonstrates how the platform continues to reimagine the Android smartphone experience with AI at the core.
Here are all the Android updates to the Galaxy S25 series and more.
Experience the power of Gemini in more ways
With Gemini on Android, you get a more powerful mobile assistant that provides contextual help based on what’s on your screen. And now, Gemini is easily accessible on your Samsung devices, with a simple press of the side button.
Extensions in Gemini tap into apps and services across your device, helping you quickly complete tasks.
In addition to Google Maps, YouTube, Google Messages, Spotify and more, we’re introducing new Gemini Extensions for Samsung Reminder, Samsung Calendar, Samsung Notes and Samsung Clock.
This means you can ask Gemini to tell you about an upcoming appointment, save a note or set a reminder.
In a single prompt, you can now ask Gemini to take multiple actions across apps and services. For example, if you’re looking for outdoor restaurants nearby and want to share the options with a friend, Gemini can connect to Google Maps to find the perfect spots and draft a ready-to-send text via Google Messages.
Gemini Live is a conversational experience that helps you brainstorm ideas, simplify complex topics and rehearse for important moments with real-time, spoken responses.
Starting to roll out today, you can now add images, files and YouTube videos to the conversation, making Gemini Live more multimodal, personal and contextual to you.
Also in the coming months, we’ll introduce Project Astra capabilities like screen sharing and live video streaming first to the Gemini app on Android and the Galaxy S25 series.
Stay up to date on sports and directions with Galaxy S25’s Now Bar
Galaxy S25’s Now Bar brings relevant updates right to your lock screen. For sports fans, Galaxy S25’s Now Bar will ensure you are clued into all the action by bringing key match updates about the teams you follow on Google right to your lock screen.
With a single glance at your phone, you’ll know when a match is on and be able to follow live[ Requires Google account and Internet connection. Available on select devices and availability varies by sport, league, language and is based on the user’s device settings.] with scores and more.
If you want to dive deeper, simply tap the card to get perspectives, stats and news on Google Search.
With Google Maps in the Now Bar, you can also save time and stay on schedule. See directions at a glance when you’re on the go and get timely notifications on events, like when to leave for an appointment based on current traffic.
Get more helpful information with AI Overviews and one-tap actions in Circle to Search
Last year, we launched Circle to Search as a new way to search anything on your phone without having to switch between apps.
Today, we’re expanding AI Overviews to even more visual searches on Circle to Search so you can quickly and easily see a snapshot of information about your search with links to learn more from the web.
Whether you circle an image of a viral dish, a landmark or a rare antique you saw online, you’ll get an AI Overview for more responses — so you can find what you need, faster and more effortlessly.
And Circle to Search now has one-tap actions, so it’s easier to get things done on your phone.
Circle to Search automatically identifies phone numbers, email addresses and URLs on your screen. Simply tap the chip that appears to call, email or visit a website.
Enjoy improved hearing aid and braille display experiences on Android
For people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing, we’ve brought LE audio features, the next generation of Bluetooth, to Galaxy S25 devices.
This update enables hands-free calling, easy-to-use personalized audio adjustments and a low-latency connection to GN Hearing and Oticon Intent hearing aids when paired with a Galaxy S25 device using Android 15.
And for people who are blind or have low vision, TalkBack 15 on Galaxy S25 devices will now be compatible with braille displays that use HID, a popular way to connect to Bluetooth devices.
Following feedback from the community, this compatibility will ensure people can use their braille displays without additional steps, making Galaxy S25 devices even more accessible.
In the coming weeks, TalkBack on Galaxy S25 devices will also provide more detailed image descriptions, powered by Gemini models.
Stay connected with the Galaxy Watch for Kids experience
With Google Family Link, parents can use their phone to set up and manage Galaxy Watch7 LTE smartwatches with a Galaxy Watch for Kids experience. This allows parents to approve contacts, monitor their child’s watch’s location, manage apps and set up school time to limit distractions during school hours.
This update starts rolling out today in the U.S. with support from major carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon.
Learn more about Samsung’s new Galaxy S25 smartphones now.
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