Google has recently rolled out the 'Gemini Intelligence' advanced AI feature set on the Android platform, seamlessly blending a range of cutting-edge AI functionalities with a particular emphasis on cross-application, multi-step task automation. Users can initiate commands by simply long-pressing the power button or snapping a photo, with tasks executing in the background and real-time notifications sent for the user's final approval. However, the broad implementation of this feature is constrained by stringent hardware prerequisites. Devices must boast a minimum of 12GB of RAM, feature flagship-level chips, and support the system-level AICore service framework, effectively excluding the majority of mid-range and budget Android devices from utilizing it. The initial lineup of supported models encompasses the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 foldable series, the Google Pixel 10 series, and the Samsung Galaxy S26 series. Moreover, devices must incorporate secure isolation technology, and manufacturers are mandated to offer at least five major system version updates and six years of quarterly security patches—requirements that pose a challenge for small and medium-sized brand models to fulfill in the near future.
