Google launched Rambler, a Gemini-powered voice dictation feature for its Gboard Android keyboard, at Tuesday's Android Show: I/O Edition 2026 event.

The move puts Google in direct competition with emerging AI dictation apps like Wispr Flow and Typeless, which have built audiences primarily on desktop and iOS platforms but lack strong Android presence.

Rambler removes filler words like "ums" and "ahs" while understanding mid-sentence corrections. Users can say "I am going to meet you on Wednesday at our usual coffee shop at 3 p.m. ... um, 2 p.m." and the system will process the correction accurately.

Multilingual capabilities set it apart

Google said it uses Gemini-based multilingual models that support code switching — allowing users to move between languages mid-sentence without losing context. This reflects how many multilingual speakers actually communicate, a capability most Western dictation apps have been slow to adopt.

The feature will initially launch on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones. Google said Gboard will clearly indicate when Rambler is active and doesn't store voice recordings, using audio only for transcription.

"As you can use the Rambler feature across all apps, it is like reinventing the keyboard," the company said during the briefing.

Ben Greenwood, director of Android Core Experiences, said Google uses a combination of on-device and cloud-based processing and has "invested significantly over many years" to ensure features are "safe and private."

The launch comes as multiple dictation startups — including Wispr Flow, Willow, Superwhisper, Monologue, Handy, and Typeless — have gained traction, mostly on desktop and iOS. Android has remained relatively underserved in this space.

Google previously released AI Edge Eloquent, an offline-first dictation app powered by its on-device Gemma AI models, on iOS in April. Rambler represents the company's first major push to integrate advanced AI dictation directly into Android's default keyboard experience.