Gemini Go Brings Google’s AI Assistant to Kenya’s Cheapest Phones
Google's Gemini Go replaces Assistant on Android Go phones with 2GB RAM, reaching Kenya's cheapest devices. Here is what changes...
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Google is rolling out Gemini Go, a streamlined AI assistant, to the cheapest Android phones in Kenya starting early June 2026. This upgrade replaces the older Assistant Go on devices with at least 2GB of RAM.
- Gemini Go is now available on entry-level Android phones, particularly those costing under KES 13,000.
- The technology aims to provide a more conversational AI experience compared to its predecessor.
- This move is part of a larger transition where Google is phasing out Google Assistant across various devices in favor of Gemini.
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