Tech giant Google launches an AI-powered 'Proofread' feature in Gboard Keyboard; here's how you can use it

In an exciting development for smartphone users, Google is rolling out a new feature for its Gboard Keyboard – the AI-powered 'Proofread.' This feature, which is currently available in beta for Android users with Gboard version 13.4, promises to make your text composition smoother and more accurate than ever before.

While Google has already incorporated numerous AI tools into its ecosystem, this latest addition establishes a powerful AI tool specifically dedicated to proofreading, ensuring that your messages, emails, and text-based content are polished and error-free with just a tap of your finger.

How does it work?

The 'Proofread' option is prominently displayed in Gboard's toolbar. When you activate it, here's what happens: Google's advanced generative AI steps in to check your text for spelling and grammar mistakes on the fly. It's like having a virtual proofreader right at your fingertips.

However, there's a small catch: during the proofreading process, your text temporarily travels to Google's servers for analysis. But don't worry; you can choose to enable or disable this feature.

What does it offer?

Once you tap the ‘Proofread’ option, the magic begins. The AI analyses your text and offers suggestions for spelling and grammar corrections, even fixing punctuation errors. And here's the best part: you get a handy ‘Fix it’ button alongside these suggestions. It means you can swiftly apply the recommended corrections, making your text polished and error-free.

This AI-powered enhancement has a crucial goal, which is to enhance the accuracy and coherence of your text when you're composing messages, emails, or any text-based content using Gboard.

A glimpse into Google's branding update

In related news, Google is giving its Android brand a fresh look. Instead of using all lowercase letters, ‘Android’ now sports a capital 'A.' Even the iconic bug droid logo is getting a makeover, transforming into a 3D avatar. This branding update is all about aligning the Android logo more closely with Google's own branding, creating a seamless visual connection between the two.

So, with 'Proofread' and the stylish Android rebranding, Google is once again taking a step forward in making our digital lives smarter and more enjoyable. Get ready to compose your texts with confidence and embrace the future of AI-enhanced writing with Gboard!