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Google Details Strict Hardware Requirements for Gemini Intelligence on Android

· Paul Thurrott · May 18, 2026, 11:41 a.m.

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Google has announced that its upcoming AI system, Gemini Intelligence, will necessitate significant hardware capability, requiring a minimum of 12GB of RAM and advanced mobile chips for effective functionality on Android devices.

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