Google is widening access to generative AI on budget Android phones, and the update is centered on Gemini Go. The move matters because entry-level devices that usually face tight limits on RAM, storage, and processing power are now getting a lighter version of Google’s AI assistant.
The rollout is aimed at making AI more usable on simple phones without demanding high-end hardware. Google has positioned Gemini Go as a practical option for users who still need everyday productivity tools, even when available storage is extremely limited.
A lighter Gemini for low-cost devices
Gemini Go is designed for entry-level phones and keeps the experience streamlined. According to Detik iNET, the minimum requirement is only 2GB of RAM, which places the feature within reach of many low-priced Android devices.
That threshold matches the standard Google has already required since Android 13 Go Edition arrived. As a result, a wide range of affordable phones can now fall into the group that can try Gemini Go.
Replacing Google Assistant Go
The new assistant also takes over the role previously held by Google Assistant Go. Users can access it through the Google Search app, making the transition familiar for people who already use Google services on budget phones.
Google has kept the activation method simple. On supported devices, Gemini Go can be opened by pressing and holding the Home button on the screen or by pressing the power button.
Built for everyday tasks
Although it is scaled down for low-end hardware, Gemini Go still keeps many core functions intact. Users can ask it to place phone calls, send text messages, and check estimated travel time to a destination.
It also supports everyday requests such as finding restaurants, locating EV charging stations, setting alarms, creating calendar entries, and playing media or music. That mix makes it more than a quick-search tool and turns it into a daily assistant for basic tasks.
File uploads and wider rollout
Google also says the chat experience supports direct file uploads. Documents and photos can be added to give the AI more context when handling a request.
The company is rolling Gemini Go out gradually on a global scale. Because Google updates often take time to reach every device, Android Go users may only see the feature over the coming weeks.
That staged release means the update will not appear everywhere at once. Even so, the direction is clear: Google is bringing generative AI to the broadest and most hardware-sensitive segment of the Android market.
