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Developer ports Pixel 11's Rambler voice-to-text to other Android phones
Key points
- Rambler voice-to-text is a Pixel 11 feature.
- A developer ported Rambler to other Android phones.
- The port, "PixelBoard," is a modified Gboard app.
- It is available for sideloading from GitHub.
Rambler Feature Extended Beyond Pixel 11
The Rambler voice-to-text feature, initially exclusive to Google's Pixel 11 and Googlebook, has been made available for other Android devices. A developer created a modified version of the Gboard app, named "PixelBoard," to enable this functionality on a wider range of smartphones.
AI-Enhanced Voice-to-Text Capabilities
Rambler utilizes AI to process spoken input, generating text that incorporates correct grammar and formatting. It also removes filler words and instances where the speaker may have stumbled. While it lacks a live preview or word-for-word output, it represents an advancement over traditional voice-to-text systems.
Availability and Installation
The "PixelBoard" app is based on the official Gboard application, with modifications to unlock Rambler and other writing tools. It can be sideloaded onto Android phones via the project's GitHub page. Users should be aware that sideloading carries inherent risks, and results may vary across devices.
Addressing Feature Exclusivity
Google has not indicated plans to release Rambler for non-Pixel devices. This third-party modification provides the only current method for other Android users to access the feature. For those preferring Play Store installations, Microsoft's SwiftKey offers an alternative voice-to-text solution.
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Primary sources
GitHub Akshayykadam/PixelBoardReporting from
A developer created "PixelBoard," a modified Gboard app, to bring the Rambler voice-to-text feature from Pixel 11 to other Android devices. This allows users of non-Pixel phones to access AI-enhanced voice-to-text capabilities that include grammar and formatting corrections.