Google just officially announced new AI-powered Writing Tools for Gboard, and more than just Pixels will get to use them. First shown off alongside the Pixel 10 series, the popular keyboard app’s latest feature is now making its way to select non-Pixel devices — as long as they have the hardware to run it.
Better, more integrated AI assistance
Finally coming to the masses
Source: Google
Gboard’s Writing Tools are designed to help clean up your text without juggling apps to copy and paste. With a simple tap, you can rephrase your writing to sound more formal, concise, or expressive. The system will also catch spelling and grammar mistakes. There’s even a one-button proofreading option for entire messages.
All of this happens on-device, powered by Google’s Gemini Nano model. That means your text doesn’t leave your phone, which is a win for privacy compared to cloud-based grammar checkers. Gemini Nano first hit the Pixel 8 Pro late last year, but it was initially limited to text input. Google has since added multimodal capabilities, letting it work with images and audio, too. That expanded support could contribute to Gboard’s expansion beyond Pixels.
Right now, availability seems tied to phones that can run Gemini Nano’s multimodal model. That includes devices with top-end chipsets like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400. So far, we’ve seen reports of Writing Tools appearing on Samsung, OnePlus, and Xiaomi devices, though Google hasn’t published a complete list.
The new features, as discovered by Mishaal Rahman of Android Authority during an early rollout.
If you’re rocking a Pixel 9 or newer, the feature is officially supported in eight languages: English, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, and Spanish. On non-Pixel hardware, it’s less clear, but chances are if your phone has the right silicon, you’ll eventually get it.
The rollout looks to be gradual. As reported by Android Authority, some users have already spotted the new Writing Tools button in Gboard. Apparently, tapping it prompts a small download before it kicks in. Once it’s live, you’ll find it alongside the usual keyboard shortcuts.
It’s a small but useful upgrade to Gboard, and it could save you from embarrassing typos or awkward phrasing when firing off a quick message. Just don’t expect it to hit entry-level devices anytime soon — this seems like a midrange-or-better feature for now, at the very least.