Subj : Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 just got Gemini AI smarts, but there's a ca
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Aug 08 2025 10:45:09

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 just got Gemini AI smarts, but there's a catch  here's 
how to see if you can get the free update

Date:
Fri, 08 Aug 2025 09:36:22 +0000

Description:
Samsung is rolling out Gemini for the Galaxy Buds 3, and it requires Android 
16

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e for Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Requires Android 16 and One UI 8 
One UI is still a beta for some Galaxy phones 

As promised, Samsung has begun the rollout of Gemini support to its Galaxy 
Buds 3 earbuds. It's a free update, and it's easy enough to get and install. 
But there's one caveat: you might need to install beta software on your 
phone. 

Gemini doesn't run on the earbuds themselves  it's far too demanding to run 
natively  so it needs your phone or tablet to act as a messenger between your 
mouth and Gemini's ears. 

As 9to5Google reports, at the moment the updates appear to be exclusively for 
phones running the One UI 8 atop Android 16. That's factory-fitted on the 
Galaxy Z Fold 7 and on the Galaxy Z Flip 7, but for the Samsung Galaxy S25 
series One UI 8 is still a beta ie. a pre-release version of the operating 
system, that while available (to a select group of users) is meant for 
testing. (Image credit: Samsung) How to get Gemini on the Galaxy Buds 3 and 
Buds 3 Pro 

If you have a Galaxy S25 Series or older, the stable version of the One UI 8 
software isn't due until late September 2025. However, there is a beta 
version and from next week it will be available for more devices including 
the Galaxy S24 Series, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and the Galaxy Z Flip 6. The beta 
will expand further next month to include the S23, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5 and 
several A-series models. 

Once you've got One UI 8 up and running, the next stage is to check for 
software updates for your earbuds and then pray. I'm being  dramatic there, 
but only slightly: the Gemini upgrade is reportedly "wonky" and results may 
differ from device to device. 

If you've got the update, you should now see a new "Set up Google digital 
assistant" option at the top of the Voice Controls section in Samsung's app. 
This enables you to set up the Gemini integration with your smartphone or 
tablet. You might also like Our in-depth Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review 
Oops, they did it again: Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE leak on Samsung's own site 
The best earbuds for every budget, all TechRadar tested



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-gemini-ai-smarts-but-theres-a-catch-heres-how-to-see-if-you-can-get-the-free-
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