Gboard has turn out to be a staple keyboard within the Android neighborhood because of the truth that Google has made it the default keyboard on Pixel units. Very like different Google apps — you, Google Messages — Gboard has loads to supply and continues to see Google’s consideration positioned on increasing what it could do. One of many newest options the corporate added is the power to get your cellphone’s AI to assist with writing textual content. The function was beforehand solely out there for Pixel units, nevertheless it has begun rolling out to extra Android units alongside the newest Pixel function drop.
To make the most of the brand new function, you will have to be working the newest model of Gboard, and even then, it might take a couple of days and even weeks to roll out to your gadget. On the time of writing, I have but to obtain the function on my Galaxy S25 Extremely, however others are already seeing it on OnePlus 13. As soon as it is out there, although, you need to use Gboard’s AI writing instruments to spellcheck your textual content, generate new variations of your messages, and extra.
Additional, Google says that each one processing is completed in your gadget utilizing Gemini Nano, so you do not have to fret about privateness. In fact, that hasn’t stopped individuals from questioning what knowledge Gemini can entry in your messages.
The way to use Gboard’s AI writing instruments
To get began utilizing Gboard’s AI writing instruments, merely launch an app that helps Gboard after which search for the writing instruments icon, which appears like a little bit pencil with a few stars round it. Faucet it once more to open the AI writing window, and it’ll instantly start offering recommendations for the message within the textual content discipline.
From there, you may choose numerous types you need the AI to make use of, together with pleasant, emojify, skilled, elaborate, and extra. There’s additionally an choice to rephrase and proofread your textual content, so you can also make certain the message do not comprise any spelling or grammar points. Different keyboards supply comparable performance, too, however at now you will discover them instantly in Gboard if you happen to’re already utilizing Google’s keyboard.
Whilst you can edit and even delete messages after you ship them in some apps, not all apps enable that possibility, so it is good to have one other technique to test your work earlier than sending a message out to your contacts. That mentioned, it is also value noting that AI writing instruments are solely out there on units working Gemini Nano v2 or increased.
