Gemini AI: How to use the Gen AI writing tool in Gboard for Android

What's interesting is that this new feature isn't limited to the Messages app. You can also use it in WhatsApp, email clients, and even social media. In short: AI is installed directly on your keyboard, ready to correct, rephrase, or improve what you type without you having to open another app.

How to use the writing tools in Gboard

Activating the function is simple, but it's advisable to know the steps well to take full advantage of its potential.

Step 1. Open your favorite messaging app

It doesn't matter if it's Messages, WhatsApp, Gmail, or Messenger. Start typing a message and look at the top bar of Gboard: you'll now see a new magic wand icon next to the GIF tab . That's the shortcut to Writing Tools .

Step 2. Tap the magic wand icon

A menu called “Writing tools” will appear. This is where the magic begins. Gemini’s AI takes your text and offers various transformations: correcting errors, making it more formal, more user-friendly, or even creating a more detailed version.

Step 3. Choose the style you need

If you're writing to a colleague, select Professional . For personal messages, the Friendly option softens the tone. Want more polished text for social media? The Elaborate option gives you fuller, more fluid sentences. And if you simply want to remove basic errors, select Correct .

Step 4. Review and send

The tool doesn't replace your voice; it simply provides improved suggestions. You decide whether to send the original text, the revised version, or even a combination of both. The important thing is that everything happens within Gboard, without any extra apps or copying and pasting.

From my experience testing it on a Pixel and now on a Samsung Galaxy, the feeling is the same: it's like having a small personal editor on your keyboard. That saves time and prevents mistakes that used to slip through.

What's behind this feature

The feature relies on Gemini 2.5 Pro , a large language model from Google capable of understanding context and tone in real time. It's not just about correcting spelling: the AI ​​analyzes what you're trying to communicate and adjusts the style accordingly.

For now, Google is rolling out the feature in phases, so it may take some time to reach all markets. In parallel, the company announced support for new languages ​​in AI Mode , such as Hindi in India, demonstrating that its focus is not local, but global.

Final opinion: a natural step for Android

Gboard was already one of the most complete keyboards on the market. With the integration of Gemini AI, it takes a leap forward that changes the way we type every day. We're not talking about an isolated feature, but something that will be present in every app where you use the keyboard.

This has two implications. For users, it means clearer messages, fewer errors, and greater confidence when writing. For Android as an ecosystem, it's a step toward fully integrating AI into the core device experience. It's no longer an extra feature: it's part of the system.

What you could previously only do on a Pixel is now available on many more phones. And believe me: after getting used to it, going back to writing without these tools feels like a step backward.

The conclusion is simple: Gboard's AI isn't trying to make you write more, but rather to make you write better . And that's the key.