Google is rolling out a function that allows Gemini to make calls and send messages while the phone is locked. Making calls and sending messages can be toggled off or on in the Gemini lock screen settings. The feature is not yet widely available.

Google's Gemini AI assistant is getting a major upgrade that will make it much more useful on your phone. Spotted in the latest version (15.48) of the Google app on Android, now you can make calls and send messages with Gemini, even if your phone is locked.

Google's been working to make Gemini a more capable phone assistant for months on end, and this latest update brings a useful and welcome improvement: the ability to make calls and send messages without first needing to unlock your device.

Google’s work on making Gemini a good assistant continues today with the ability to place calls and send messages without