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Google Gemini Side Button Feature Reportedly Coming to Samsung Galaxy A56 and A36

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Samsung Expands Gemini AI Side Button Feature to Galaxy A-Series Devices

Samsung is bringing a significant upgrade to its mid-range smartphone lineup with the May 2025 software update. The Galaxy A56, Galaxy A36, and Galaxy A26 are now receiving a new functionality that lets users launch Google’s Gemini AI assistant by pressing and holding the side (power) button. This feature was previously limited to the premium Galaxy S series but is now making its way to more budget-friendly devices as promised.

According to a report from Sammyfans, the update not only brings the Gemini shortcut to the Galaxy A56 and A36 but also includes the latest May 2025 security patch. Users will now be able to quickly summon Gemini AI directly from the lock or home screen, improving accessibility and integrating AI tools more closely into everyday use. This rollout is powered by Samsung’s One UI 7 interface, which continues to emphasize AI-driven features.

The Galaxy A26 is reportedly included in this update as well. Alongside the Gemini shortcut, users are being given more customization options for the side button—allowing them to choose between Gemini and Bixby, depending on their preference. The update also enhances app integration, with Gemini now able to interact across Samsung’s native apps like Calendar, Notes, Reminder, and Clock through voice commands.

Samsung had previously teased this expansion of the AI side button feature during the Galaxy S25 launch event. By making Gemini more widely available across its A series lineup, Samsung is reinforcing its commitment to democratizing AI tools beyond flagship models. This move not only aligns with industry trends but also positions Samsung’s mid-range devices as capable alternatives in an increasingly AI-driven mobile landscape.

Google Enhances Gemini 2.5 Pro’s Coding Power Ahead of I/O 2025

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Google has rolled out a significant update to its Gemini 2.5 Pro AI model, enhancing its coding capabilities well ahead of its planned debut at Google I/O 2025. Originally intended for launch during the tech conference on May 20-21, the updated version—now dubbed Gemini 2.5 Pro Preview (I/O edition)—was released early following strong feedback from early testers. The move highlights Google’s confidence in the model’s advancements and its desire to showcase progress in AI development without waiting for a major stage.

The company detailed the improvements in a blog post, noting that the updated model brings a much deeper understanding of code. It can now build fully interactive web applications from scratch, handle complex transformations, and streamline editing tasks. One standout feature is its ability to support the development of agentic workflows—automated processes that act with minimal user input. These improvements mark a shift toward AI systems that can handle increasingly sophisticated software engineering responsibilities.

Performance benchmarks suggest the enhancements are not just theoretical. The Gemini 2.5 Pro (I/O edition) now holds the top spot on the WebDev Arena leaderboard, a ranking system that evaluates language models based on their web development capabilities. It dethroned Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet to claim first place. Additionally, Google has introduced a new video-to-code feature, allowing the model to analyze a YouTube video and generate a functioning web app based on its content. This feature, currently available only in Google AI Studio, demonstrates the model’s expanding multimodal strengths.

Beyond back-end processing and code generation, the update also improves the model’s performance in front-end development. Gemini 2.5 Pro can now interface with integrated development environments (IDEs) to review and adapt visual components, ensuring stylistic consistency across web pages. It can inspect elements and replicate details like color schemes, font choices, and spacing with precision—an essential step toward building production-ready apps with minimal human input.

Google Launches AI-Driven ‘Simplify’ Tool in iOS App to Make Complex Text Easier to Understand

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Google has introduced a new AI-powered feature called Simplify to its iOS app, designed to help users better understand complex text found in articles and web pages. Starting this Tuesday, the feature is being rolled out gradually to iPhone users. Simplify leverages Google’s Gemini AI models to rewrite selected text, breaking down complicated language, technical jargon, and specialized terms into simpler, more accessible wording. This tool was developed by Google Research, and the company has published a technical paper explaining how it works.

According to a blog post from Google, the Simplify feature is aimed at anyone who struggles to comprehend dense or technical content when learning about new topics. Users can activate the tool by highlighting a portion of the text they want clarified. Once highlighted, the Simplify option appears in the “More actions” menu at the bottom of the screen, identifiable by an icon featuring the letter ‘A’ surrounded by two curved arrows. Tapping this icon triggers the AI to generate an easy-to-understand version of the selected text, right there on the same page.

One key benefit of Simplify is that it keeps users engaged on the original article or document without needing to navigate away for explanations. The AI rewrites the text inline, providing instant clarity without disrupting the reading experience. This seamless integration is expected to be especially helpful for students, researchers, or casual readers encountering complex terminology in scientific papers, technical documents, or dense news stories.

The Simplify feature runs on Google’s advanced Gemini 1.5 Pro AI model, reflecting the company’s ongoing commitment to integrating cutting-edge AI technologies into everyday tools. As the rollout progresses, more iOS users will gain access, and Google aims to expand the capability over time, making complex information more approachable for a wider audience.