Google has detailed a vision for Gemini's deeper utilitarian integration across all apps, transforming Android phones into artificial intelligence (AI) devices.
The new Gemini Intelligence layer evolves Gemini from a conversational chatbot into an active, contextual assistant across third-party apps on a user's Android phone.
Ahead of their annual I/O developer conference, Google has outlined a series of improvements, including a Rambler feature for the keyboard app, which can convert spoken sentences with fillers into cogent messages or lists.
The company is working with developers to ensure they have the tools for the Gemini Intelligence integration, with clear guidelines and tighter integration within Android to minimise feature and compatibility fragmentation.
Android's current flagship crop includes Google's own Pixel 10 phones, Samsung's Galaxy S26 Ultra as well as the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Vivo X300 series.
Google has also confirmed that base features will remain broadly available to all devices, but with a caveat - there are some usage limits for higher usage, and in those cases, users can upgrade to an AI subscription plan.
Starting in late June, Gemini inside Chrome will be able to help users with everything from appointment planning to searching for an out of stock item, from their Android phone.
Google is making a strong move ahead of Apple's annual WWDC keynote next month, where a revamped Apple Intelligence suite is expected to be announced.
The company insists its philosophy for Gemini Intelligence is a mix of on-device processing and the cloud, with some features delivered on device and others in the cloud.
Google has introduced Private AI Compute in November, allowing Gemini models to securely process user data within a specialised, protected space.
Data that Gemini Intelligence gets access to depends on what users choose to share with Google, and it remains to be seen whether there is a possibility to opt out of certain data sharing, specific features or the entirety of Gemini Intelligence on Android devices.
Other key updates to Android include 'tools to disconnect when you need to', which aims to solve the problem of unbalanced attention and distraction.
There will be pause points for apps that users select as 'distracting', and when that app is opened, a prompt screen will suggest alternative activities.
Google wants to reduce friction in movement between devices, with an updated device transfer methodology that will roll out later this year for Samsung's Galaxy phones and Google Pixel phones.
