Google unveils new android AI features ahead of Apple’s Siri revamp
Google announced new AI features for Android 17, including Gemini Intelligence, Rambler voice dictation, and improved Instagram video quality, ahead of Apple’s Siri revamp. The updates will roll out on Samsung foldable phones and Google’s Pixel 11 series this summer, emphasizing multitask automation and natural language widget creation.
Alphabet’s Google revealed upcoming AI-driven features for Android 17 on May 12, positioning itself ahead of Apple’s expected Siri revamp. Key additions include Gemini Intelligence, a rebranded suite of AI tools for premium smartphones, and Rambler, a voice dictation system that filters out filler words and supports multilingual messages. The audio is processed on-device and not stored, addressing privacy concerns. Android 17 will expand Gemini’s web browsing and app control capabilities, enabling automated multistep tasks like converting grocery lists into delivery orders. Users can pause or override automations at any point. Another feature, Create A Widget, allows users to generate home screen widgets via natural language commands, reducing manual setup. Google also addressed a long-standing issue for content creators: Android-recorded videos often lose quality when shared to Instagram. The update aims to improve compatibility and visual fidelity, reducing the advantage previously held by iPhone users. The updates will debut on Samsung’s next foldable phones and Google’s Pixel 11 series this summer, with broader rollouts following. Google emphasized purposeful AI integration, contrasting its approach with competitors still refining their first-generation assistants. The company’s developer event next week will further detail these advancements, ahead of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference.
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