Google Messages — Gboard offers numerous features and continues to attract Google’s focus on enhancing its capabilities. A recent addition is the option to utilize your phone’s AI for text composition. This feature was initially exclusive to Pixel devices but is now being rolled out to additional Android devices with the latest Pixel feature update.
To make use of this new functionality, you’ll need to have the latest Gboard version installed, and even then, it might take several days or weeks before it reaches your device. As of this moment, I have not yet seen the feature on my Galaxy S25 Ultra, though others have spotted it on OnePlus 13. Once it becomes available, you can utilize Gboard’s AI writing tools to check your text for errors, create new renditions of your messages, and more.
Moreover, Google confirms that all processing occurs on your device utilizing Gemini Nano, so privacy concerns are minimized. However, this hasn’t deterred users from speculating about what data Gemini might access in your messages.
To begin using Gboard’s AI writing tools, simply open an app that is compatible with Gboard and then search for the writing tools icon, which resembles a small pencil surrounded by a couple of stars. Tap it again to access the AI writing interface, and it will promptly start offering suggestions for the message in the text area.
From this point, you can choose from a range of styles that you would like the AI to employ, including friendly, emojify, professional, elaborate, and more. There’s also an option to rephrase and proofread
