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Android rolling out AI-powered 'Contextual suggestions' - 9to5Google
Google is using on-device AI to analyze how you use your Android phone and provide “Contextual suggestions.” Once available, scroll down to the bottom of Settings > [your name] > All services. There is a new “Other” category for “Contextual suggestions.” “Use context suggestions” is enabled by default: “Get helpful suggestions from your apps and services based on your routine activities and locations.” AI learns from that “device activity and location data” and uses it to make “predictions about what might be helpful to you.” Google provides two examples: “…your music app might suggest a playlist at the gym that you often listen to during your evening workout.” “…if you often cast sports games to your living room TV on Saturdays, your device can suggest casting at the right time.” This capability operates in an “encrypted space on your device.” Unless you give permission to share your data for some other purpose, the data used for contextual suggestions is never shared with apps or Google, and never leaves your device. Additionally, apps and services “can’t see this data, but can use the predictions to offer you timely suggestions.” You have the option to disable “device location” and “Delete all stored data” at any time. A recently published Android support article (Get personalized app suggestions with Contextual suggestions) explains how: “Before you use contextual suggestions for the first time, you’ll find a notice about the feature that provides a link to your settings.” As of today, we’re seeing this setting rolling out on the Pixel 10 series, including the Pixel 10a (which does not support Magic Cue), running Android 16 with stable version 26.18 of Google Play services. It is not currently appearing on older Pixel phones or Android 17 Beta releases. We haven’t encountered what the interface for contextual suggestions looks like. Presumably different from the Pixel’s Magic Cue, Google has yet to officially announce it. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
Google is turning Android into an AI agent with Gemini Intelligence
Google just announced a new set of AI tools for Android called Gemini Intelligence. The basic idea is to have your phone handle more of your daily busywork. These features are rolling out this summer, starting with the new Samsung Galaxy S26 and Google Pixel 10, and will eventually come to other Android phones, smartwatches, and laptops later in the year. The main change is app automation. Instead of just answering questions, Gemini can now navigate your phone to do things like book a workout class or order groceries. You can even long-press the power button over a screenshot of a grocery list, and Gemini will build the cart for you. You can watch its progress through a notification and just confirm the final purchase. Browsing is getting a similar update. In late June, Chrome for Android will add an auto browse tool to help with routine tasks like reserving parking. Android’s Autofill is also getting a boost, pulling context from your apps to fill out complex forms so you don’t have to type as much. For texting, Gboard is adding a voice feature called Rambler. If you tend to use filler words, pause, or switch languages while using voice dictation, Rambler will clean up the audio and turn it into a clear text message before you send it. Google is also adding a text-to-widget tool. You can type a prompt, like asking for a weekly recipe list or a widget that only shows wind speed, and Android will build a custom widget for your home screen. Because giving AI access to your screen requires trust, Google is keeping these features opt-in. The company says it uses secure environments to process the data, and an upcoming update to the Android Privacy Dashboard will let you see exactly which apps the AI interacted with over the past 24 hours. And whenever the assistant is doing something in the background, a notification will stay at the top of your screen that you can’t swipe away, so you’ll always know when it’s running. For more daily updates, please visit our News Section. Stay ahead in tech! Join our Telegram community and sign up for our daily newsletter of top stories! 💡 (Google)
Google brings agentic AI and vibe-coded widgets to Android
These include the ability for AI to complete tasks across apps, browse the web, fill out forms, dictate speech, and even allow you to vibe-code your own Android widgets.
Gemini Intelligence brings proactive AI to Android
Look for these features to roll out on select Samsung and Google phones this summer, with broader availability across your other devices later this year. "A smarter, more proactive Android with Gemini Intelligence" introduces new AI features for your devices. Gemini automates multi-step tasks like booking rides or shopping to save you time.
