Google Launches Gemini 4 Argon AI Model
Google launched its new flagship AI model, Gemini 4 Argon. Meanwhile, Samsung has begun rolling out Android 17 and One UI 9 to Galaxy devices.
Google has launched Gemini 4 Argon, its new flagship artificial intelligence model, according to a report by 9to5google.com. The model is now available as part of Google's AI lineup.
Samsung has simultaneously begun a wider rollout of Android 17 and One UI 9 to Galaxy devices, starting with the Galaxy S26, with more devices expected to follow.
The two announcements mark parallel moves in the Android ecosystem: a new AI model from Google and a major platform update from Samsung.
Background: Assistant already replaced
Google had previously discontinued Google Assistant for Android, replacing it with Gemini. That replacement predates the launch of Gemini 4 Argon and is not part of the new announcement.
Google entered the smartphone market with the first Pixel device on October 4, 2016. Hiroshi Lockheimer, then head of Android, said at the time that people would still be talking about that date.
Quick answers
What is Gemini 4 Argon?
It is a new flagship AI model launched by Google.
Which Samsung devices are getting Android 17 and One UI 9?
The rollout starts with the Galaxy S26, with more devices to follow.