Explore AI on Android with Our Sample Catalog App

Posted by Thomas Ezan and Ivy Knight

As the AI landscape continues to expand, we often hear that developers aren't always sure where to start and which API or SDK is best for their use case.

So we wanted to provide you with examples of AI-enabled features using both on-device and Cloud models and inspire you to create delightful experiences for your users.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the redesigned Android AI Sample Catalog, a dedicated application designed to inspire and educate Android developers to build the next generation of AI-powered Android apps.

Discover what's possible with Google AI

The Android AI Sample Catalog is designed as a one-stop destination to explore the capabilities of Google AI APIs and SDKs. Inside, you'll find a collection of samples demonstrating a wide range of AI use cases that you can test yourself. We really designed this catalog to give you a hands-on feel for what you can build and help you find the right solution and capability for your needs.

Here are some of the samples you can find in the catalog:

Image generation with Imagen

Uses Imagen to generate images of landscapes, objects and people in various artistic styles.

On-device summarization with Gemini Nano

Lets you summarize text on-device using Gemini Nano via the GenAI Summarization API.

Chat with Nano Banana

A chatbot app using the Gemini 3 Pro Image model (a.k.a. "Nano Banana Pro") letting you edit images via a conversation with the model.

On-device image description with Gemini Nano

Lets you generate image descriptions using Gemini Nano via the GenAI Image Description API.

Other samples include: image editing via Imagen mask-editing capabilities, a to-do list app controlled via the voice using the Gemini Live API, on-device rewrite assistance powered by Gemini Nano, and more!

The samples using cloud inference are built using the Firebase AI Logic SDK, and the ML Kit GenAI API is used for the samples running on-device inference. We plan to continue creating new samples and updating the existing ones as new capabilities are added to the models and SDKs.

Fully open source and ready to copy

We believe the best way to learn is by doing. That's why the AI Sample Catalog is not only fully open-source but it’s been architectured so the code relevant to the AI features is self-contained and easy to copy and paste, so you can quickly experiment with these code samples in your own project.

When you're exploring a sample in the app and want to see how it's built, you can simply click the <> SOURCE button to jump directly to the code on GitHub.



To help you get started quickly, each sample includes a README file that highlights the APIs used, along with key code snippets.



Note: To run the samples using the Firebase AI Logic SDK, you’ll need to set up a Firebase AI project. Also, the samples using ML Kit Gen AI APIs powered by Gemini Nano are only supported on certain devices.

We also put extra thought into the app's user interface to make your learning experience more engaging and intuitive. We've refreshed the app with a bold new brand that infuses the Android look with an expressive AI design language. Most notably, the app now features a vibrant, textured backdrop for the new Material 3 expressive components, giving you a modern and enjoyable environment to explore the samples and dive into the code. The systematic illustrations, inspired by generated image composition, further enhance this polished, expressive experience.



Check out the Android AI Sample Catalog today, test the features, and dive into the code on GitHub to start bringing your own AI-powered ideas to life!

Google Meet translated captions now available in Cantonese

What’s happening

We are enhancing the translated captions feature in Google Meet by adding support for Cantonese. This update makes it easier for users to communicate and collaborate across different languages.

For your end users, this means that if a meeting attendee is speaking in Cantonese, or another supported language, Meet can now display real-time translated captions to the language of their choice. This is particularly helpful in large, global organizations or educational institutions where participants may speak different primary languages. Adding Cantonese support ensures smoother communication, better meeting accessibility, and more inclusive participation for teams working in diverse linguistic environments.

This feature allows teams to connect and collaborate more easily, ensuring all voices are heard and understood regardless of location or native language.


Getting started

Rollout pace

Availability

This feature is available for the following Google Workspace editions:

  • Business Standard
  • Business Plus
  • Enterprise Standard
  • Enterprise Plus
  • Google AI Pro for Education

Resources

Choose your preferred caption language for Meet live streams on mobile devices

What’s changing

Google Meet live stream viewers can select their own preferred language for translated captions on mobile devices. Individual language selection helps overcome language barriers during presentations and events, maximizing each viewer's potential to understand and engage with the content being shared.

Previously, Meet live streams were broadcast to mobile devices with a single target language set for captions, selected by the host when starting the live stream. Now, viewers independently select their own preferred language for translated captions and can also change this setting while watching the live stream.


Choose your preferred caption language for Meet live streams on mobile devices 

Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
  • End users: End users can turn translated captions on or off and select their preferred language. Visit the Help Center to learn more about translated captions.

Rollout pace

Availability

  • All Google Workspace customers can select their preferred language for captions. Only users with eligible licenses can host live streams.

Resources

New to Gmail: share emails in Google Chat

What’s changing

We’re launching a new integration between Gmail and Google Chat designed to improve team collaboration and productivity. With this feature, you can easily share a conversation from your Gmail inbox to a Chat direct message or space. No need to start your chat conversation with, "Did you see the email I forwarded?" or dig through your inbox to find the message being discussed.

Starting from a Gmail thread, you can initiate a chat with the existing email recipients, a subset, or a new group. The email is automatically forwarded and recipients can open it directly from a link in Chat.

This enables you to switch to Chat for active discussion while preserving the connection to the original message. Two-way linking helps ensure that everyone has the full context they need for a productive discussion and reduces the need to jump between tabs.

This feature is helpful in common scenarios such as:

  • Resolving an issue in real time instead of going back and forth over email
  • Chatting about an email with a subset of the original group before responding
  • Discussing a customer email with coworkers
  • Signal boosting an announcement by company leadership 
  • Sharing meetings notes and action items

Sharing an email in Google Chat
Sharing an email in Google Chat

Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature. Organizations must have both Gmail and Chat enabled for the feature to appear.
  • End users: This feature will be on by default for users who have Chat enabled in Gmail, available on desktop at launch and on mobile soon (currently available in limited testing on mobile for selected users). Visit the Help Center to learn more about how to share in Chat from Gmail.

Rollout pace

Availability

Available for Google Workspace:

  • Business Starter, Standard, and Plus
  • Enterprise Starter, Standard, and Plus
  • Frontline Starter, Standard, Plus
  • Nonprofits
We plan to bring this feature to Education customers in the coming months. Please stay tuned to the Workspace Updates blog for an update on availability.

Resources

Educators can now assign public notebooks in Google Classroom

What’s changing

We recently introduced the ability for educators to create and assign NotebookLM in Google Classroom. Now, teachers can attach public notebooks to assignments, in addition to the notebooks they create or own.

This update significantly expands the access to educational content available to educators and students. Educators can now easily integrate publicly shared learning materials — including notebooks available from our partnership with OpenStax. 


Getting started

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Available for Google Workspace Education Fundamentals, Standard, and Plus

Resources

Control whether users can request to join a space in Google Chat

What’s changing

We are introducing a new setting in Google Chat that allows space owners and managers to control whether users can request to join a space.

Previously, if someone received a link to a space that required permission for them to join, they could send a request to space owners and managers. With this new feature, space owners and managers can now further restrict access by disabling the "request to join" option. If users try to access a space via a link, they will no longer be able to request to join.

New permissions control in the space settings menu
New permissions control in the space settings menu


‘No access’ message for users without permission
‘No access’ message for users without permission

Getting started

  • Admins: There is no admin control for this feature.
  • End users: Go to space settings and flip the toggle under “Allow requests to join.” 

Rollout pace

Availability

  • Available to all Google Workspace customers and users with personal Google accounts

Resources


Giving Tuesday – one of our favorite days of the year!

At GFiber, our mission goes beyond delivering fast, reliable internet. This Giving Tuesday, GFiber is celebrating our local partners and the impactful work we’re doing together to close the digital divide. The digital divide is more than just a lack of access to a connection; it's a gap in education, job opportunities, and essential services. 

This Giving Tuesday, generosity can go further in key markets thanks to our community matching gift initiatives.

  • Charlotte, NC: We’re supporting the Charlotte Public Library Foundation who provides free digital literacy training and access to the internet for thousands every year.

  • Denver, CO: We’re supporting the Latin American Educational Foundation (LAEF) Giving Tuesday Campaign. This organization provides scholarships and educational support to students pursuing STEM-related fields.

  • Des Moines, IA: We’re supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central Iowa which creates life-changing one-to-one mentoring relationships for youth.

  • Des Moines, IA: We’re also supporting Boys and Girls Clubs of Central Iowa as they inspire young people through STEM-related programs and other experiences.

  • Durham, NC: We’re supporting Code the Dream who offers free and intensive training in software development to people facing career barriers. 

  • Orange County United Way

  • Kansas City: We’re supporting a campaign with Reconciliation Services to help Kansas Citians obtain a valid photo ID necessary for accessing shelter, getting a job, receiving medical care, opening a bank account or applying for crucial benefits. 

  • Omaha, NE: We’re supporting the Latino Center of the Midlands and their efforts to cultivate an engaged community through educational support, workforce development and leadership opportunities.

  • Orange County, CA: We’re supporting the mission of the Orange County United Way, addressing “the most challenging human needs through collaboration, advocacy and strategic programming.”

  • Salt Lake City, UT: We’re supporting Tech-Moms' Giving Tuesday Campaign with a matching donation. Tech-Moms provides digital literacy training to women in the Salt Lake metro area.

This Giving Tuesday and throughout the holiday season, we invite you to celebrate the power of community and connection, and join us in building a brighter tomorrow.

Posted by Jess George, Head of Digital Equity & Community Impact