Google is experimenting with a new way to make its Gemini AI more useful on Android phones. The company has started testing a split-screen mode that lets users run Gemini side by side with other apps — even on regular Android devices, not just foldables or tablets.
The feature, spotted by early testers, allows users to keep Gemini open while browsing the web, using social media, or watching videos. For example, a user can ask Gemini questions about a webpage or get real-time assistance while drafting an email — without switching apps.
Until now, multitasking with AI assistants was mostly limited to devices with large screens, like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold series. But this test shows Google wants to make Gemini more accessible to everyday Android users.
Industry watchers believe this could increase productivity and boost Gemini’s usage, especially since it competes directly with ChatGPT and other AI apps.
If widely rolled out, the split-screen option could become a game-changer for people who use their phones for both work and personal tasks. Google has not yet announced an official release date, but the feature is expected to appear in future Android updates.
Summary Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| News | Better multitasking, productivity, and real-time help |
| Devices | Standard Android phones (not just foldables) |
| Function | Run Gemini alongside other apps |
| Benefits | Better multitasking, productivity, real-time help |
| Status | Limited testing, no official release date yet |
| Competition | Aimed at rival AI assistants like ChatGPT |
| Impact | Could make AI more accessible to everyday Android users |
