Google hands out AI freebie to millions of Android owners it’s so useful but you’ll need to lock your phone to try it [Video]

GOOGLE has unveiled an update that allows users to communicate with an AI assistant while their phones are locked.

The company released its latest large language model, Google Gemini, in December. Gemini powers Google‘s chatbot, formerly named Bard, and is slowly being integrated into other services.

The tool is available as a mobile app on both Android and iOS, but it can also replace Google Assistant on Android devices.

Thanks to a new update, users can take advantage of the powerful virtual assistant even when their phones are locked.

Previously, Gemini could only provide low-level services on the lock screen, like pausing music and setting alarms. Users would be prompted to unlock their phones to ask more complex questions.

Following the latest update, you can ask the device “general questions” …