Google Gemini Set to Introduce Video Upload and Generation Features

Gemini's upcoming video generation feature may have a catch: Here's what we found (APK teardown)

We can now confirm the feature's codename, providing further evidence of its development. Last month, we reported that Google might be developing a video generation feature for Gemini within the Google app. While the AI-powered assistant received several upgrades last week, video generation was not among them. However, new evidence suggests the feature is indeed in development and could launch soon. We've discovered references to Gemini's video generation feature in the latest beta version of the Google app (16.9.39.sa.arm64 beta). Code strings within the app confirms the feature is codenamed "Toucan." Notably, the code suggests a potential daily limit on video generation. One line states: "You've reached your Toucan generation limit until tomorrow." It's unclear whether this restriction will apply to all users or only those on the free version of Gemini, as opposed to Gemini Advanced. Additionally, we suspect users may be able to choose a dedicated AI model for video generation. Our best guess is Veo 2, which Google introduced last year, promising integration with YouTube Shorts and other products. The code also reveals that Gemini's experimental video generation feature will rely on text inputs from users. Simply describing an idea will be enough for the AI model to create a video. Additionally, it appears that video generation will take a few minutes to process user prompts.

Google Gemini could soon be answering questions about your video uploads (APK teardown)

We were able to attach videos to Gemini chat, but it wasn't able to analyze them yet. Google has been steadily expanding Gemini's capabilities, integrating it into various aspects of the Android ecosystem -- from replacing Google Assistant on Android phones to making its way onto car dashboards via Android Auto. Now, it looks like Gemini is set to get a new capability to handle video uploads. Currently, Gemini can already process and summarize web pages, images, PDFs, and even YouTube videos when given a link. However, there has been no option to directly upload video files for analysis. That could be changing soon, as new evidence suggests Google is developing support for video attachments. While experimenting with the latest beta version of the Google app (16.9.39.sa.arm64), we uncovered hidden strings referencing video uploads within Gemini's chat interface. These strings suggest that users may soon be able to attach videos to conversations, see video duration, and play the uploaded files. At present, the file attachment menu in Gemini on Android does not allow video uploads, and selecting a video from the file picker isn't an option. However, in our testing, we were able to attach videos to Gemini's chat. That said, the AI wasn't able to analyze the file -- possibly because the feature is still under development or because Gemini's current model doesn't support direct video analysis yet. As you can see in the screenshots above, the attached video appeared in the chat with a duration indicator and a play button, though playback wasn't functional. We also weren't able to check whether Google plans to impose restrictions on video uploads, such as duration or file size limits, but it's reasonable to expect some constraints, at least in the initial rollout. The ability to upload videos could be a promising upgrade for Gemini users. Imagine uploading a recorded lecture and getting a summary, analyzing a security camera clip for specific moments, or having Gemini assess your social media content. It could also be useful for troubleshooting technical issues, where one could simply upload a screen recording, and Gemini could help diagnose problems. When can we expect the feature to roll out? Given Google's recent practice of continuously dropping new Gemini features, it seems likely that video upload support will arrive sooner than later. What remains unclear is whether this feature will be available to all users or limited to Gemini Advanced subscribers.

Google Gemini set to close gap on ChatGPT with rumored new feature

The Gemini app offers a whole bunch of useful things, but it's lacking one thing: Video analysis based on uploads from your PC or phone. That might be about to change, though, as looking into the APK code reveals that Google is working on a video upload feature. This could soon help Gemini analyze and summarize videos uploaded directly by users; it'd also help it rival ChatGPT, which already offers such a feature. Android Authority went on a deep dive into the APK source code of the Google app beta and came up with some interesting findings. Given that this was found in the official Google app, there's a good chance it'll eventually make it into Gemini, but just to be extra safe, read the following with a little bit of skepticism. Recommended Videos With that disclaimer out of the way, let's dig in. Bits of code in the latest beta version (16.9.39.sa.arm64) reference things like "attached video file," "play video file," and "video file length." This is different from what Gemini is doing currently. It can analyze and summarize websites, images, and even videos -- but only if you send it a link. These updates suggest that soon, you'll be able to upload your own videos into the Gemini app and have the AI give you a hand in summarizing them. Please enable Javascript to view this content Android Authority tested whether the new feature was already available, and while it isn't, they were able to upload a video file for the chatbot to check out. Gemini wasn't able to analyze it, though, and there was no video playback in the app. It's early days, so that's no wonder. ChatGPT already lets you upload your own videos and will summarize them for you if you ask. For Gemini, adding this as an option would be an important step in keeping up with its AI chatbot competition.