Google also announced a new visual assistant for integrating Gemini Live and Keep with Messages.
Google revealed the new features coming to Android in September, starting with an update to Find Hub that seems like a blessing if you have a bad memory (or ADHD). The company said you will be able to ask your Android Gemini AI assistant to save the location of your important possessions in Find Hub. You won’t even need a compatible beacon or accessory to use this feature. For example, you can say “Hey Google, remember in Find Hub that I put my passport in the safe in my bedroom closet.” You can also attach a photo to accompany it.
When the time comes to need your passport, you can simply ask Gemini, and it will tell you where you put it. You can also view all the items you have saved in Find Hub, along with their locations. This feature will be available on Android 16 and newer devices in regions where Gemini and Find Hub are supported.
If your phone already runs Android 17, you’ll have access to a new “Motion Assist” feature designed to reduce motion sickness. It places a transparent overlay with small bubbles on your screen. The bubbles move with the vehicle to “bridge the gap between what your eyes see and the movement of your ride.” You’ll be able to customize the shape, color, and opacity of the bubbles, and you can set the feature to turn on automatically or add it to quick settings.
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Another feature coming soon to devices running Android 9 or later is “guided vision,” aimed at visually impaired people. As long as you’re in a region where Gemini is available, you can share your camera in Gemini Live and ask the AI assistant to describe what’s in front of you. It will read labels and menus aloud or help you find specific items. You can add it to your accessibility shortcuts or launch it from the TalkBack menu.
Starting today, Google is also rolling out Keep integration with Messages, letting you share notes like shopping lists in your conversations. Other chat participants will be able to edit and add notes to your Keep Notes. Finally, Google today also introduced themes in Messages, allowing you to choose the colors and wallpaper for each of your conversations.
