Five new Android features from Google help you track misplaced items with Gemini, ride more comfortably, and style Google Messages.
The September Android Drop from Google helps you remember where you put things, ease motion sickness, and more with five Android updates. Erik Kay, VP of Engineering for Android Core Platform, says the latest Android update introduces tools to simplify daily routines — from asking Gemini to track a passport or spare key, to a screen overlay that can reduce motion sickness in the passenger seat.
Soon you can ask Gemini to remember where you placed important items and save their locations in Find Hub. For things without a tracker tag, such as a passport or spare key, say, “Hey Google, remember in Find Hub that I put my passport in my bedroom drawer,” and optionally add a photo. Later, ask Gemini or open the remembered items tab in Find Hub. It is rolling out on Android 16+ where Gemini and Find Hub are supported.
Motion Assist helps reduce motion sickness during your ride with a subtle bubble overlay that moves with the vehicle. Set it to turn on automatically, add it to Quick Settings, and customize the bubble’s shape, color, and opacity. Google says to try it on phones using Android 17.
Guided vision lets you share your camera in Gemini Live and hear descriptions of what is in front of you. Built with the blind and low-vision communities, it can help read a food label, order from a dim menu, or identify household objects. Voice feedback can guide you to reframe the camera. Add it to Accessibility shortcuts or enable it from TalkBack or Gemini settings. It is coming soon to phones running Android 9+ where Gemini is available. Google notes it can make mistakes and is not a medical device.
Google Messages also gets two upgrades. You can use Google Keep to create and edit notes with friends right from your chat via the + icon, with rollout starting today. Chat theme lets you personalize each conversation with custom backgrounds and colors, including your own photo, and is available now.
Learn more about the September Android Drop on the Google Keyword blog and at android.com/drop.
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