Google has announced Rambler, a new AI-powered voice dictation feature for its Android keyboard app, Gboard, according to a TechCrunch report.
The feature was unveiled at the company’s Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 event on Tuesday and marks Google’s entry into a growing market of AI-driven dictation tools that includes apps such as Wispr Flow and Typeless.
Rambler is designed to improve voice typing by removing filler words such as “ums” and “ahs” and recognising spoken corrections made mid-sentence. The feature is powered by Gemini-based multilingual AI models that support code switching, allowing users to switch between languages such as English and Hindi during dictation without losing context.
The Gboard will clearly indicate when Rambler is active. Google does not store voice recordings and uses audio only for transcription purposes.
As per the report, Ben Greenwood, Director of Android Core Experiences at Google, said the company uses a mix of on-device and cloud-based processing and has invested in making the feature “safe and private.”
The launch comes as AI dictation tools have gained popularity in recent years, mainly on desktop and iOS platforms. Other apps in the category include Willow, Superwhisper, Monologue and Handy. Google also released AI Edge Eloquent, an offline-focused dictation app powered by Gemma AI models, on iOS last month.
Rambler will initially roll out this summer on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel smartphones before expanding to other Android devices.
The report noted that Google’s advantage lies in Gboard’s large installed user base, as the keyboard app comes pre-installed on most Android devices globally. The move could increase pressure on independent dictation startups, which may need to differentiate themselves through features such as stronger privacy protections or higher transcription accuracy.
