Beta users of the Gboard keyboard for Android get an exciting update from Google with the announcement of a new "Proofread" function.
This revolutionary application, driven by generative AI, enables users to check text for spelling, grammar, and punctuation mistakes and provides immediate repairs, eliminating the need for external proofreading services.
How Does It Work?
The 'Proofread' option is now a part of the Gboard app's toolbar in its most recent beta version (v13.4). According to 9 to 5 Google, the function analyzes the text and immediately displays a new version that corrects any spelling, grammar, or punctuation issues. If satisfied, users may hit the thumbs-up button to replace their initial wording with the amended version seamlessly. Instead, consumers may touch the thumbs-down button if the revision falls short of their expectations.
Although this feature significantly improves the current autocorrect feature's operation, some users hope that future upgrades may allow the processing to take place locally on the device, lessening dependency on Google's servers.
The precise date of the broad implementation of these functions is yet unknown, according to News18. However, the Gboard 'Proofread' function is currently available to beta users, so it seems that the complete release may not be too far away.
Additionally, Gboard is developing other generative AI-driven features, such as an AI-powered sticker maker and a "tone" function that lets users rewrite texts in various tones, such as official or casual. However, without app adjustments, these Google Gboard capabilities are not currently accessible.
In related news, Google has unveiled new Google Keep capabilities that let users arrange their notes in a variety of ways to improve organization. Users can use formatting features like bold, underline, italics, and header styles to modify and accentuate their writing.
As Google stated during the I/O 2023 developer conference in August, these innovations are in line with its wider initiatives to incorporate artificial intelligence into its services, as reported by Business Insider last month.
Soon, users of Gboard will have access to cutting-edge tools for proofreading, stickers, and stylus handwriting as the tech juggernaut continues to develop its generative AI technology.
Google's Android Rebranding
Google is revamping the Android brand, according to a recent report by India TV. The rebranding includes capitalizing the letter 'A' in "Android," a move from all lowercase characters. Furthermore, a three-dimensional avatar of the recognizable bug-droid emblem is being created.
This rebranding effort aims to better integrate the Android logo into Google's overarching branding strategy. The letter 'A' is capitalized and designed to match Google's visual brand. The final goal is to create a cohesive and aesthetically pleasing portrayal of the Google and Android logos that fosters a feeling of coherence.
These changes highlight Google's unwavering dedication to improving user experiences inside its Android platform and related services, with a dual emphasis on both design and performance.
