New The Galaxy S25 series comes with a quick and easy way to summon Google Gemini: By pressing and holding the power button. This action was previously reserved for Bixby, but now, Samsung’s virtual assistant will be replaced by Gemini.

the Galaxy S25 The trio came with a fair number of upgrades: a faster and more capable chip, A plethora of AI features, and even (finally) Seamless Android updates. The new phones will come with Google Gemini as an assistant, which will be available for you to quickly summon from the side button (power button).

On older Galaxy phones, when you press and hold the power button, you can either access the power menu or Samsung’s virtual assistant Bixby. If you want to reach Gemini at an older age Galaxy phone, say “Hey Google” or open the Gemini app.

with Galaxy S25 series, you’ll get quick access to Gemini instead. You can always assign the power button to bring back the power menu or even Bixby, but by default, this action is for summoning the powers of Gemini. The fact that the button will still be customizable is great: even the latest iPhones, The iPhone 16 and its action button show that people love the ability to customize buttons, so here it is.

Meanwhile, Google Gemini is now able to interact via Samsung and Google apps, including third-party apps like Spotify. During its Unpacked event on Wednesday, Samsung gave an example of the integration: You can ask Gemini to find your favorite sports team’s season schedule and add it to Samsung’s calendar. Accessing Google Gemini via the power button may not be just for the new ones Galaxy S25 Series though. Although Samsung has not confirmed this at the moment, it is possible that this procedure will be introduced for older Galaxy phones through a software update, perhaps with… Single user interface 7.

Samsung offers six months of Gemini Advanced for free Galaxy S25 Buyers, after that, you will have to pay for the subscription. Of course, if you choose not to take advantage of Gemini Advanced, you will still be able to use regular Gemini.

Gemini Advanced brings you the Gemini AI 1.5 Pro model, deep search features, and Gemini’s ability to work with complex files, summarizing and analyzing books up to 1,500 pages. You’ll also be able to hire AI experts dedicated to any topic.

Of course, the presence of Google Gemini on the S25 phones does not necessarily mean the disappearance of Bixby. Right now, that’s no longer the case, and we haven’t heard anything about Samsung getting rid of it completely yet. However, I think many people would rather have an AI assistant that can maintain a more natural-sounding conversation and remember context rather than the good ol’ Bixby, which is more limited.

Samsung own The Galaxy AI features have been taken to a very high level, and the company is betting big on it as the focus Galaxy S25 series. Meanwhile, we’re still (somewhat) waiting Apple delivers on its promises Apple intelligence.