Gemini to Locate Items Without Trackers: New Feature Arrives on Android

Google has introduced several new features for Android users, with the integration of Gemini into the "Find Hub" being a standout addition. Users will be able to tell Gemini where they have placed their belongings. Here is how this feature works.

Forgetting where you left your keys, losing track of your passport, or spending ages searching for essential items—these are common daily hassles. Addressing these small yet significant needs, Google has rolled out a suite of new features for Android users.

As part of the September Android Drop, the company announced the integration of Gemini with the Find Hub, allowing users to keep track of important items without needing a physical tracker tag. Other new features include tools to reduce motion sickness while using a phone in a moving vehicle and capabilities to help understand surroundings using the camera.

Gemini to Locate Items Without Trackers

The highlight of this new Google feature is that it does not require a tracker tag to be attached to the item. Users can simply tell Gemini where they have stored their passport, spare keys, or other important belongings. They can even provide Gemini with a photo of the location if needed. This information is saved in the "Remembered Items" section of Google's Find Hub. Later, when the item is needed, the user can ask Gemini or check the Find Hub to see the saved location.

Feature Coming to Android 16

This feature will be available on devices running Android 16 or newer versions. However, it will only be accessible in regions where both Gemini and Find Hub are supported.

Guided Vision in Gemini Live

A "Guided Vision" feature is being added to Gemini Live for users who are blind or have low vision. This feature will assist them in understanding their surroundings. Once the camera is shared, Gemini can observe the environment and provide spoken descriptions of nearby objects. It can be used to interpret small text on food packaging, read restaurant menus, or identify household items. This feature will be available on phones running Android 9 or later, in regions where Gemini is supported.

Motion Assist Feature in Android 17

Google has also introduced the Motion Assist feature for Android 17. Its aim is to reduce motion sickness experienced when using a phone in a moving vehicle. Once enabled, visual bubbles will appear on the phone screen and move in sync with the vehicle's motion. Users will also be able to customize the size, color, and transparency of these indicators. Motion Assist can be set to activate automatically and can also be turned on via Quick Settings.