Gboard AI upgrade on Android keyboard showing smart typing features
Gboard Is Getting a Major AI Upgrade: Your Android Keyboard Is About to Become Much Smarter
KATHMANDU, September 22, 2025 – Get ready for a complete overhaul of the way you type on your Android phone. Google is currently testing a significant update for Gboard that infuses it with powerful generative AI tools, designed to proofread your text and even change its tone. Alongside these AI enhancements, a new “flick key” feature is also being tested, promising to make typing faster than ever.
The new features, currently available to a limited number of users in the Gboard beta program, signal Google’s intent to integrate its AI prowess directly into our most basic daily interactions. For Nepali users who frequently switch between Nepali and English for professional, academic, or casual communication, these tools could be a game-changer.
AI Writing Tools: Proofread and Change Your Tone
The standout feature of the new update is a set of AI-powered writing assistants, accessible directly from the Gboard toolbar.
- Proofread: This tool goes far beyond the standard spell check. After you type a message, tapping the “Proofread” button will have Google’s AI scan your text for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, and awkward phrasing, offering instant corrections to make your writing cleaner and more professional.
- Tone: This is where the magic of generative AI truly shines. The “Tone” feature allows you to rewrite your entire message in various styles. Imagine typing a quick, casual message to your boss and wanting to make it sound more professional. With a single tap, the AI can transform it into a “Formal” tone. The options are expected to include a range of styles like Formal, Casual, Sarcastic, Poetic, and more, giving you the power to perfectly match your message to any context.
For anyone in Nepal who has ever second-guessed the grammar in an important email or struggled to find the right words for a formal message, these features will be incredibly useful.
Flick Keys: Faster Access to Numbers and Symbols
In a move focused on raw typing speed, Google is also testing “flick keys.” This feature allows you to access the number or symbol on a key by simply flicking your finger up, rather than long-pressing or switching to the symbol layout. For example, flicking up on the ‘T’ key would type ‘5’. This could dramatically reduce the time it takes to type messages that mix letters, numbers, and symbols, like passwords or addresses.
How and When Can You Get These Features in Nepal?
Currently, these features are part of a limited beta test, meaning they are not available to the general public yet. Google is likely gathering feedback before a wider rollout.
For the most adventurous tech enthusiasts in Nepal, you can try to get them early by enrolling in the Gboard beta program through the Google Play Store. However, be aware that beta software can be unstable.
There is no official release date yet, but based on typical Google testing cycles, we can expect a stable public release for all Gboard users in the coming months. This update is poised to transform Gboard from a simple keyboard into an intelligent writing partner, and we can’t wait for it to roll out to everyone in Nepal.
