Google Gemini to Integrate with Spotify Through New AI Assistant Extension: Report

New Delhi: Google Gemini may soon interact with the music and audiobook streaming platform Spotify. Introduced earlier this year for compatible smartphones, the Gemini assistant initially had limited functionality. While it could perform generative AI tasks, its integration with Google apps and third-party apps was not as extensive as its predecessor, Google Assistant. Since then, Gemini has added support for various Google apps and rolled out a YouTube Music extension in May. According to a recent report, a Spotify extension could be introduced soon.

Google Gemini to Reportedly Get a Spotify Extension:

According to a report by Android Authority, evidence of the Spotify extension was found within the Google app. In an app teardown exercise, the publication found strings of code that refer to the existence of the feature. It also appears that users might be able to sign into their Spotify account using the Gemini AI assistant. Notably, the code was found in version 15.22.29.29.arm64 of the Google app for Android devices.

As seen above, these were the strings of code found by the publication. In both examples, the word ‘robin’ is said to refer to Gemini. Google has been referring to its native AI model by this name ever since it was known as Bard. In the first string, it clearly refers to “Starting to play on Spotify” which is likely the text users will see once the AI processes the prompt.

In the next line, “Spotify requires sign in” likely refers to the condition when the user is not logged into their account. It is currently unclear whether this means users will have to manually log into the account by opening the Spotify app, or by providing their login credentials.

While the code within the Google app is a sign that the feature is in development, it is unlikely that the feature will be rolled out anytime soon. It appears the tech giant is currently just running preliminary tests with the codes.