Google’s AI assistant, Gemini, could soon expand its reach to include music streaming giant Spotify. While initially limited in functionality, Gemini has gained support for various Google apps and even a YouTube Music extension. Now, a report by Android Authority suggests Spotify integration might be on the horizon.
The evidence comes from strings of code discovered within the Google app itself. This code seems to reference a Spotify extension and potentially signing into Spotify accounts using Gemini. The code was found in version 15.22.29.29 of the Google app for Android.
The code snippets mention “robin,” a known development codename for Gemini. One line indicates “Starting to play on Spotify,” likely the user notification after Gemini processes a music request. Another line mentions “Spotify requires sign-in,” suggesting a potential log-in requirement. Whether this means opening the Spotify app for login or providing credentials directly to Gemini remains unclear.
<string =”assistant_robin_action_spotify_tap_snackbar”>Starting to play on Spotify</strings>
<string =”assistant_robin_action_spotify_signin_error”>Spotify requires sign in</strings>
While the code signifies development, it’s unlikely for an immediate rollout. Google is likely conducting initial testing with these code snippets.
If successful, a Spotify extension might first reach beta testers before a wider release, potentially taking months. However, this is speculation, and an official announcement from Google is awaited.
