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Android Authority
08-07-2025
- Android Authority
Android's upcoming notification summaries could avoid the pitfalls of Apple Intelligence
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google is developing an AI-powered notification summary feature for Android to help manage overwhelming alerts from messaging apps. Unlike Apple's version, this feature will only summarize 'conversation notifications' to improve accuracy and avoid misinterpreting non-message alerts. It will warn users that summaries may contain errors, will only process longer messages, and will likely be exclusive to devices that support Gemini Nano. Notifications are meant to be helpful, but they can quickly become overwhelming. To address this, Apple introduced a notification summary feature in iOS, and Google is developing a similar tool for Android. While we still don't know when the feature will launch, we've discovered new details in the latest Android 16 beta that reveal how it will function. You're reading an Authority Insights story. Discover Authority Insights for more exclusive reports, app teardowns, leaks, and in-depth tech coverage you won't find anywhere else. These reports reflect developments at the time of writing. Some features or details uncovered in leaks may change before official release. As we first reported in March, Google is working on a feature that will summarize your notifications, much like in iOS 18. However, Google seems to be taking a more focused approach, possibly to avoid issues that have plagued Apple's implementation. Instead of summarizing everything, Android will only summarize 'conversation notifications.' These are a specific type for messages that appear in a dedicated space in the notification panel, have their own section in the share sheet, and can be opened as floating bubbles over other apps. Because this feature is limited to conversation notifications, it should only summarize direct messages and group chats, not news or promotional alerts. This approach would avoid the biggest pitfall of Apple's version, which drew criticism for inaccurately summarizing news articles. However, it wouldn't solve another major challenge: Google still can't guarantee a perfectly accurate summary, even for conversations. That's because the feature uses AI to generate summaries. While generative AI is powerful, it isn't perfect, which is why Android will warn users that summaries 'may contain errors.' To improve accuracy, the feature will only process 'longer messages' and 'group conversations,' giving the AI more context and reducing the likelihood of mistakes. If you find summaries from specific apps unhelpful, you can disable them individually by navigating to Settings > Notifications > Notification summaries > Manage apps. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Hopefully, you won't need to micromanage this feature, as Google is designing it to be conservative. For instance, we've learned that Android will only summarize notifications that contain between 25 and 200 words, with a cap of 50 summaries per day. Furthermore, summaries are generated three minutes after a notification is received, possibly to conserve resources or to not interrupt users as they're reading it. Interestingly, Google is explicitly excluding Gmail for now, suggesting the company may be experimenting with opening up the feature to non-conversation messages. As the feature is still in development, these specific parameters could change before its final release. Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority Since the feature isn't live yet, we don't have a demo to show off, but we do know what it should look like. Based on these code changes, the summarized text will only appear when a conversation notification is collapsed, with the original content presumably shown when it's expanded. The summary itself will be a maximum of three lines, appear in italics, and be preceded by the following icon: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority (This article's hero image contains a crude mockup of what the feature might look like.) Even though parts of this feature are in Android's source code, it won't be available on all devices running Android 16. That's because the service that generates the summaries is part of the proprietary Android System Intelligence app. While that app is available on many Android devices, we suspect the feature will be limited to the handful of phones that support Gemini Nano, the on-device version of Google's AI model. Given the privacy implications, it's very likely this feature will use Gemini Nano to process notifications on-device. We're guessing the feature will debut on the upcoming Pixel 10 series before it rolls out to older Gemini Nano-capable devices like the Pixel 8 and 9, but we don't really know. We'll likely learn more about Google's rollout plans soon, and hopefully, it will land alongside the other AI-powered 'notification organizer' feature. What do you think of Android's upcoming notification summary feature? Do you think it'll be better than Apple's version? Let us know in the comments below! Got a tip? Talk to us! Email our staff at Email our staff at news@ . You can stay anonymous or get credit for the info, it's your choice.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google rolls out Hyderabad hub for online safety: Launches first Indian Google Safety Engineering Centre
Google has officially opened the Google Safety Engineering Centre , India ( GSEC India ) in Hyderabad its first such facility in the Asia-Pacific region and only the fourth globally. The launch was led by Telangana Chief Minister Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy and IT Minister Shri D. Sridhar Babu, a day after Google unveiled its Safety Charter for India's AI-led transformation in Delhi. GSEC India will act as a central hub for turning Google's safety commitments into real-world solutions tailored to India's digital landscape. The facility brings together experts in privacy, security engineering, and cybersecurity under one roof. The centre will focus on three key areas outlined in Google's Safety Charter: protecting users from online scams and fraud, enhancing cybersecurity for government and enterprise systems, and ensuring responsible AI development. It will also serve as a regional hub for scaling these solutions across the broader Asia-Pacific region. Play Video Pause Skip Backward Skip Forward Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track default , selected Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Operationalising India's Digital Safety Blueprint: GSEC India Takes Centre Stage As India faces a growing wave of digital threats ranging from sophisticated APT attacks (with APAC accounting for 50% of global activity) to projected cybercrime losses nearing Rs 20,000 crore by 2025, Google's new Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad (GSEC India) aims to be a proactive line of defense. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Prime Swing Trader Mr. Hemant Shares His Winning Strategy for Free! TradeWise Learn More Undo The facility will deploy advanced AI and large language models (LLMs) to deliver real-time scam alerts on Android via Gemini Nano, enhance fraud detection across Google Pay, Gmail, and Search, and strengthen Play Protect. It also addresses challenges like AI-generated deception through red teaming, adversarial testing, and watermarking tools like SynthID. Beyond tech, GSEC India will foster ecosystem-wide collaboration through platforms like the Global Signals Exchange (GSE), ramp up user education efforts across India's diverse linguistic landscape, and support cutting-edge research such as Post-Quantum Cryptography in partnership with institutions like IIT-Madras . A Longstanding Telangana Partnership Google's roots in Telangana date back to 2004, when it opened its first Indian office in Hyderabad—now one of its largest bases outside the U.S. Over the years, this partnership has driven initiatives like AnthroKrishi (using AI in agriculture), traffic optimization with Hyderabad Police, and the Google Startup Hub to promote AI adoption. Programs with TASK have also helped equip local youth with job-ready digital skills through access to Google's IT Support Certificates. A Global Hub for Responsible Innovation GSEC India isn't just a local initiative; it's a strategic part of Google's global safety vision. The centre will lead the development of scalable, responsible AI practices, support policy engagement across APAC, and create user-centric transparency tools. It marks India's rise as a vital force in shaping global digital safety standards. The launch of GSEC India is more than a facility opening—it's a signal that India will play a central role in building a safer, smarter internet for billions worldwide.
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google inaugurates first Asia-Pacific safety engineering centre in Hyderabad
Google India's Country Manager and Vice President Preeti Lobana speaks at 'Safer with Google India Summit', in New Delhi. (PTI Photo/Vijay Varma) Google has launched its first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) India in Hyderabad. This is first such facility of the company in the Asia-Pacific region and fourth globally. Inaugurated on June 17 by Telangana CM Anumula Revanth Reddy, and IT Minister D. Sridhar Babu the centre is part of Google's broader mission to advance AI safety , cybersecurity , and user protection amid India's rapidly evolving digital landscape . GSEC India is poised to become an operational core where Google's global safety expertise will translate into tangible solutions. It brings together diverse teams focused on privacy and security engineering, alongside advanced cybersecurity capabilities, under one strategic umbrella to address India's unique and evolving digital landscape. The center will operationalize the three foundational pillars of Google's recently unveiled Safety Charter for India's AI-led Transformation: Keeping end users safe from online fraud and scams. Strengthening cybersecurity for government and enterprise infrastructure. Building AI responsibly. Beyond India, GSEC India will also serve as a regional hub for developing and deploying safety solutions across the broader Asia-Pacific region. Preeti Lobana, country manager and vice president, Google India, emphasised the importance of trust in the digital ecosystem. "For India's digital engine to keep growing and powering its ambitious future, we must keep building trust in how users and enterprises access the digital landscape," Lobana stated. She added that the GSEC India launch brings Google's global experience, from cutting-edge AI to foundational cybersecurity, to realize this commitment, calling for ecosystem-wide collaboration. Google plans to implement advanced technologies such as Gemini Nano for scam detection, SynthID to watermark AI-generated content, and enhance real-time threat monitoring across Google Pay, Gmail, and Search. The centre also supports post-quantum cryptography research in collaboration with IIT-Madras. AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Google flags off its first APAC Google Safety Engineering Centre in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: Tech giant Google unveiled its first Google Safety Engineering Centre (GSEC) in the Asia Pacific region and its fourth globally after Munich, Dublin and Malaga in Spain, at Hyderabad on Wednesday. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Google said GSEC India will not just address the rapidly evolving threat landscape of India, which faces projected cybercrime losses of up to Rs 20,000 crore by 2025, but will also serve as a global hub of safety innovation by taking a comprehensive and proactive approach by combining AI-powered threat detection, ecosystem collaboration and forward looking policy measures. GSEC India will operationalise Google's safety charter for India's AI-led transformation and serve as the operational heart where strategic commitments will transform into tangible solutions, it added. The facility will operationalise advanced AI and large language models (LLMs) to power real-time scam alerts on Android via Gemini Nano, strengthen Google Play Protect, and enhance fraud detection across Google Pay, Search, and Gmail. It will also tackle AI-driven deception through adversarial testing, AI-assisted red teaming, and tools like SynthID to watermark AI-generated content, Google said, adding that it will focus on ecosystem collaboration and intelligence sharing via platforms like the Global Signals Exchange (GSE). GSEC India will also support education and user awareness initiatives tailored to India's scale and linguistic diversity, and will advance research in areas like Post-Quantum Cryptography through partnerships such as its work with IIT-Madras. "The India GSEC represents a unique convergence of Google's global safety expertise, bringing together teams focused on privacy and security engineering, and advanced cybersecurity capabilities under one strategic umbrella to address India's distinct digital landscape," it said. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now "GSEC India will operationalise the three foundational pillars of Google's Safety Charter—keeping end users safe from online fraud and scams, strengthening cybersecurity for government and enterprise infrastructure, and building AI responsibly—while serving as a regional hub for developing solutions across the broader APAC region, Google added. Inaugurating the GSEC, Telangana chief minister Anumula Revanth Reddy said it marks a pivotal moment in Telangana's journey to become a global cybersecurity innovation hub. 'This first-of-its-kind facility in the APAC region affirms Hyderabad's crucial role in developing privacy, safety and cyber-defence solutions for the next billion users, placing Telangana at the forefront of global digital safety efforts,' he said. The CM said with Telangana's GSDP projected to reach Rs 16.5 lakh crore and IT/ITeS exports rising to Ra 2.7 lakh crore, supporting over 9.5 lakh high skill jobs, the GSEC's presence will attract top tier safety engineering talent and foster collaboration with academic institutions to tackle India's unique cybersecurity challenges while creating thousands of direct and indirect job opportunities, Reddy added. IT & industries minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu said GSEC India demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in building a secure digital infrastructure for the country and will have a transformative impact on strengthening Telangana's position as a premier destination for cutting-edge technology research and development. "It demonstrates the power of public-private partnerships in building a secure digital infrastructure for our nation. This center will serve as a catalyst for innovation in cybersecurity, responsible AI development, and digital safety—areas critical to India's vision of becoming a global technology leader," he said. Heather Adkins, vice president of Engineering, Google Security, said GSEC India will serve as a global lighthouse for Google's digital safety and security efforts. "At Google, safety is built into everything we do, grounded in our 'secure by design, secure by default' philosophy. AI represents an inflection point for digital security - a force multiplier that narrows the gap between defenders and attackers, even eliminating it entirely in some cases . With GSEC India, we're situating these capabilities in India to serve its unique landscape and also be a lighthouse for our global security efforts,' she said. Google India country manager and VP Preeti Lobana stressed on the importance of the centre in building trust in how users and enterprises access the digital landscape and for India's digital engine to keep growing.
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Business Standard
22-05-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Gemma 3n: All about Google's open model for on-device AI on phones, laptops
At its annual Google I/O conference, Google unveiled the Gemma 3n, a new addition to its Gemma 3 series of open AI models. The company said that the model is designed to run efficiently on everyday devices like smartphones, laptops, and tablets. Gemma 3n shares its architecture with the upcoming generation of Gemini Nano, the lightweight AI model that already powers several on-device AI features on Android devices such as voice recorder summaries on Pixel smartphones. Gemma 3n model: Details Google says Gemma 3n makes use of a new technique called Per-Layer Embeddings (PLE), which allows the model to consume much less RAM than similarly sized models. Although the model has 5 billion and 8 billion parameters (5B and 8B), this new memory optimisation brings its RAM usage closer to that of a 2B or 4B model. In practical terms, this means Gemma 3n can run with just 2GB to 3GB of RAM, making it viable for a much wider range of devices. Gemma 3n model: Key capabilities Audio input: The model can process sound-based data, enabling applications like speech recognition, language translation, and audio analysis. Multimodal input: With support for visual, text, and audio inputs, the model can handle complex tasks that involve combining different types of data. Broad language support: Google said that the model is trained in over 140 languages. 32K token context window: Gemma 3n supports input sequences up to 32,000 tokens, allowing it to handle large chunks of data in one go—useful for summarising long documents or performing multi-step reasoning. PLE caching: The model's internal components (embeddings) can be stored temporarily in fast local storage (like the device's SSD), helping reduce the RAM needed during repeated use. Conditional parameter loading: If a task doesn't require audio or visual capabilities, the model can skip loading those parts, saving memory and speeding up performance. Gemma 3n model: Availability As part of the Gemma open model family, Gemma 3n is provided with accessible weights and licensed for commercial use, allowing developers to tune, adapt, and deploy it across a variety of applications. Gemma 3n is now available as a preview in Google AI Studio.
