Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 3 Series Taps into Google’s Gemini AI
Here’s how One UI 8 brings Gemini to your ears—and what it means for your next update
Samsung’s newest earbuds are about to get an AI upgrade from Google.
Gemini arrives on Galaxy Buds 3
Screenshots shared by X user ya_sking12767 reveal that Gemini can now be set as the default assistant for Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro in One UI 8.
- Users can trigger Gemini hands-free by saying “Hey Google.”
- Older earbuds on One UI 7 may receive the feature in a future firmware update.
Google’s wider AI rollout
Following the July 9 Unpacked, Google confirmed that Gemini is rolling out to Wear OS watches.
- The expansion to hearables is the next silent move—Samsung leads, with Sony slated to follow later this year.
- Pixel Buds were the first to host Gemini; now Samsung becomes the first non-Pixel partner.
What you need to know
Samsung hasn’t officially announced Gemini support for Buds 3 yet.
- Expect a Galaxy Wearable app update to enable the new option.
- Galaxy Buds 2 Pro owners are also watching for a possible rollout.
Why it matters
Bringing Gemini to earbuds means:
- Faster voice queries without reaching for your phone.
- Contextual responses on the go, from translations to quick summaries.
- A step toward a seamless AI ecosystem across Samsung and Google devices.
What’s next?
Stay tuned for Samsung’s formal announcement—and check your Galaxy Wearable app for the firmware prompt. Until then, get ready to say “Hey Google” and let Gemini handle your next task.
