Google Launches App to Run AI Models Without Internet - Jordan News
Last week, Google quietly released a new app that allows users to run a variety of artificial intelligence models—available through the Hugging Face platform—directly on their smartphones, without needing an internet connection. اضافة اعلان The app, named Google AI Edge Gallery, is currently available for Android devices and is expected to launch soon on iOS. It enables users to search, download, and run compatible AI models offline by leveraging supported phone processors. While cloud-based AI models typically offer more power, they come with certain drawbacks. Some users may be reluctant to send personal or sensitive data to remote data centers, or may prefer to access AI features without relying on Wi-Fi or mobile networks. Google has labeled the app as an "Alpha release," and it can be downloaded from GitHub by following the published setup instructions. The app's home screen features a shortcut to Google's Gemma 3n model. A notable feature in the app is the 'Prompt Lab', which allows users to perform simple tasks like summarizing or rephrasing text using templates and customizable settings to fine-tune model behavior. Google warns that performance may vary across devices: newer smartphones with more powerful components will run models faster. However, model size also plays a crucial role—larger models take more time to complete tasks like answering questions about an image compared to smaller ones.
Google is inviting the developer community to share feedback on their experience with the Google AI Edge Gallery. The app is released under the Apache 2.0 license, allowing for wide use, including in commercial contexts, without significant restrictions.
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