Google brings Gemini dictation to Gboard threatening dictation startups with phone scale rollout

Starts on Pixels and Samsung Galaxy phones first

Google is adding Gemini-powered dictation to Gboard, aiming to make transcription feel more seamless inside the keyboard. The feature will roll out initially on Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones, giving Google a major distribution advantage. For dictation startups, this means competing against a built-in experience on millions of devices, not standalone apps.