Google’s latest Android September Drop includes several new features powered by Gemini, along with practical updates that go beyond artificial intelligence. While some additions feel similar to Gemini’s existing overview and chat tools, the update also brings more useful messaging improvements and expands the rollout of Motion Assist dots.
Because this is an Android Drop rather than a Pixel Drop, the new features will be available on a broader selection of Android devices. However, your Android version matters. Devices running Android 16 or later can now use Gemini to remember the location of everyday items that do not have tracker tags. Simply tell Gemini where you left something, and you can optionally add a photo for easier identification.
Find Hub remembered items
Gemini saves this information in Find Hub, Google’s tool for locating phones, earbuds, and tracker tags. You can ask Gemini to remember where you placed an item, then open Find Hub later when you need help finding it. This feature could be especially useful for everyday objects such as keys, wallets, glasses, or bags.
Gemini Live is also gaining a new accessibility feature called Guided Vision. It can help users identify objects in the camera view or understand information that may be difficult to read, such as text on a dimly lit restaurant menu. Gemini interprets the live camera feed, guides you toward the object you are searching for, and indicates how close your hand is to it.
Guided Vision with Gemini Live
Guided Vision is available through Android’s accessibility shortcuts and the TalkBack menu. Google says the feature works on nearly all Android smartphones running Android 9 Pie or later, making it one of the more widely available accessibility updates in the latest Android release.
Source: arstechnica.com