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Google Announces Android 17 Motion Assist and Find Hub Updates

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Google announced a new Android Find Hub feature that allows users to save the locations of important belongings using the Gemini AI assistant. The system works without compatible tags, letting users verbally record where items like passports are stored. When needed, Gemini can recall the exact location.

This feature launches on Android 16 and newer devices in supported regions. Additionally, Android 17 introduces "Motion Assist," a feature designed to reduce motion sickness via a transparent overlay of moving bubbles. For visual accessibility, "Guided vision" launches on Android 9 or newer, enabling Gemini Live to describe surroundings and read labels aloud.

Google is also rolling out Keep integration with Messages, allowing shared notes like shopping lists that participants can edit. New theme customization options for conversations, including colors and wallpapers, are available today.