Samsung’s newest earbuds are getting Gemini integration, however not suddenly. As reported by SamMobile, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Professional now allow you to speak to Gemini when the buds are paired with a cellphone working One UI 8.
The most recent firmware replace for Galaxy Buds 3 and three Professional, accessible now, permits this performance. The hitch is that Gemini is just accessible when your buds are paired with a Galaxy cellphone working One UI 8, which, as of now, is just broadly accessible on the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7.
One UI 8 can also be accessible in beta on the Galaxy S25 sequence. Samsung introduced immediately that the beta may even be accessible on the Galaxy S24 sequence, in addition to the Z Fold 6 and Z Flip 6, beginning August 11. This system will develop additional, to incorporate the S23 sequence, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and extra gadgets in September.
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Should you’ve acquired a One UI 8-equipped cellphone and the Galaxy Buds 3 or Galaxy Buds 3 Professional, you possibly can allow Gemini integration within the Galaxy Wearable app. You may discover an possibility referred to as Arrange Google digital assistant below Earbuds settings -> Voice controls. Should you’re not seeing that possibility, make certain your earbuds’ firmware is updated (in Galaxy Wearable, Earbuds settings -> Earbuds software program replace).
As soon as activated, you possibly can name on Gemini on the Galaxy Buds 3 both by saying “Hey Google” or long-pressing on both earbud.
Samsung hasn’t but dedicated to a rollout window for steady One UI 8. Given the beta program is scheduled to develop via September, it looks like non-beta customers should wait no less than that lengthy to get their fingers on it.