--- title: "Google Surprises Apple! Android Transforms into a \"Doubao Phone,\" Debuts First Gemini Laptop, Embedding AI into the Cursor" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286231168.md" description: "At the Android Show event, Google unveiled a series of updates, including the first Googlebook laptop tailored for Gemini and Android-based Gemini Intelligence, marking a significant upgrade to the Android system. Google partnered with Apple to introduce end-to-end encrypted RCS, enhancing chat security. The President of Google's Android Ecosystem stated this is the biggest update in Android's history and previewed Google Smart Glasses to be showcased at next week's event. Gemini Intelligence fully integrates AI into Android, supporting new features like automatic cross-app task execution" datetime: "2026-05-13T09:21:33.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286231168.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286231168.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286231168.md) --- # Google Surprises Apple! Android Transforms into a "Doubao Phone," Debuts First Gemini Laptop, Embedding AI into the Cursor In the early hours of today, Google rolled out a series of Android updates at the Android Show event, officially unveiling the **first Googlebook laptop tailored for Gemini**, while simultaneously integrating AI into the Android system with the major launch of **Android-based Gemini Intelligence**. Google also **joined forces with Apple to introduce end-to-end encrypted RCS**, ensuring chat security. Sameer Samat, President of Google's Android Ecosystem, described this as the **biggest update in Android's history**. He mentioned in a blog post that Google aims to transform Android, the world's most popular operating system, into an intelligent system based on Gemini, and previewed that the **Google Smart Glasses** would be showcased at next week's Google I/O conference, with the new product expected to launch later this year. Among the highlights, **Googlebook** is Google's first laptop designed from the ground up for Gemini Intelligence. It will feature a **Smart Cursor (Magic Pointer)**, allowing users to point their mouse at content and state simple requests, enabling the AI to understand the context and execute tasks; it also supports a **cross-Android device experience**, allowing users to perform actions like ordering food via mobile apps directly on their computers. Currently, Google is collaborating with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to build the first batch of Googlebooks, with more details to be released later. Another major update is Google's full integration of AI into the Android system, directly launching **Android-based Gemini Intelligence**. This comes as Apple Intelligence, rumored to be powered by Claude and Gemini, is set to debut next month, signaling an impending head-to-head confrontation between the two tech giants in mobile AI. The core highlights of **Gemini Intelligence** include **automatic execution of multi-step tasks across apps**, integration of a **Gemini plugin in the Chrome browser** to help users answer questions and generate images in real-time, and the ability to use **Rambler** to convert users' spoken thoughts directly into structured text, allowing users to build **custom desktop widgets**. However, the new features of Gemini Intelligence are not immediately available. Features will be rolled out in phases, starting with the latest Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel phones this summer, and expanding to all Android devices, including watches, cars, glasses, and laptops, later this year. Gemini features in the Chrome browser will be gradually introduced on selected devices. Additionally, **Google and Apple jointly introduced end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS)**. When RCS messages use end-to-end encryption, they cannot be read by third parties during transmission between devices. Starting today, iPhone users with iOS 26.5 and carrier support, as well as Android users using the latest version of Google Messages, can experience the beta version of end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging. Nevertheless, user feedback in Google's comment section has been mixed. Some netizens believe this Android update is "the Siri Apple has always dreamed of." Other users noted that Google's update resembles Apple's previous "half-finished quality," or argued that every feature in this update is old, raising doubts about the final form of Gemini Intelligence. Another netizen joked that by simply changing the name to "Android Gemini Intelligence," Google has directly achieved AGI (Artificial General Intelligence). ## **Android-based Gemini Intelligence Arrives** **Capable of Automatic Cross-App Task Execution** The core functions of Android-based Gemini Intelligence include automatically executing multi-step tasks within apps, integrating a Gemini plugin in the Chrome browser, helping users fill out forms with one click, converting users' spoken thoughts into fluent text, and creating custom widgets. Gemini Intelligence can help users **automatically handle various tasks**, such as securing front-row seats for spin classes, finding course syllabi in Gmail, and adding required books to the shopping cart. When combined with screen or image context, Gemini Intelligence's automation capabilities become even more powerful. Users do not need to manually switch apps or copy and paste data; Gemini can directly translate visual scene information into immediate actions. For example, if a user lists a long shopping list in their notes, they simply need long-press the power button while viewing the list, and Gemini will automatically add all items to the shopping cart and place the order. Gemini only executes user commands and stops immediately upon task completion, waiting for final user confirmation. Regarding the Gemini plugin in the Chrome browser, Google will provide **automatic browsing capabilities** in late June. Gemini will be able to understand the pages users are browsing and assist them in searching, summarizing, and comparing information. When users click the Gemini icon in the top right corner of the toolbar, Gemini will open at the bottom of the screen, helping users answer questions about the current webpage, summarize long articles, or obtain detailed explanations of complex topics. It can also connect with other Google apps, such as helping users add events to their calendar or add ingredients from recipes to Keep. The Gemini plugin also integrates Nano Banana, allowing users to instantly create or modify images directly within the Chrome browser. For **one-click form filling**, Google's autofill feature, enhanced by Gemini, can help Android devices automatically fill in more text boxes. Users can choose whether and when to connect the autofill feature to Gemini. Gemini Intelligence also introduces a new tool called **Rambler**, which **converts users' spoken thoughts into fluent text**. Rambler can extract key information from users' colloquial expressions and proactively prompt when voice-to-text is enabled. Leveraging Gemini's multilingual models, this tool can seamlessly switch languages within a single message, and Rambler can understand context even when users mix multiple languages. In terms of generative UI, Gemini Intelligence allows users to **customize desktop widgets**. Users can create fully customized desktop widgets from scratch simply by describing their needs in natural language. For instance, if a user has a meal-prepping habit, they can say to the "Create My Widget" tool: "Recommend three high-protein meal-prep recipes weekly," and the system will automatically generate a dedicated control panel, which the user can directly add to their home screen and resize. ## **First Gemini Laptop** **AI Works with Just a Point of the Mouse** Google has launched its first laptop designed specifically for Gemini, the **Googlebook**, with one of its core features being the Smart Cursor (Magic Pointer). A common pain point for users of AI tools is that they run in separate windows, requiring users to drag their work content into them. Google's vision is to create seamless, natural AI that integrates effortlessly into all tools users interact with daily, without interrupting their workflow. For example, when a user points at a picture of a building and says, "Plan a route to here," the AI can automatically understand the current scene and context to execute the task. Or, when the user moves their mouse over a desktop image, Gemini will automatically upload the image and present possible action options; upon selection, the AI will automatically invoke relevant capabilities to generate a fused image. Google will soon launch the **Smart Cursor (Magic Pointer) feature** in Googlebook, allowing users to invoke Gemini effortlessly. Googlebook is optimized for the Android ecosystem, enabling users to **experience AI features seamlessly across multiple Android devices**. For example, if a user is focused on work on their laptop and suddenly feels hungry, they can simply open a mobile app on the computer to quickly order food and then return to work; or if they receive a daily language learning reminder from Duolingo on their phone, they can complete the lesson directly on the computer without leaving the current screen. Currently, Google is working with Acer, Asus, Dell, HP, and Lenovo to create the first batch of Googlebooks. ## **Smart Mouse Still in Experimental Stage** **Google Establishes Four Principles** The smart mouse powered by Gemini launched by Google is still in the experimental demonstration phase. They have established four principles for the AI mouse pointer: First is **Maintain the flow**, allowing the AI pointer prototype to be used anywhere in the user's workflow. For example, users can hover over a PDF file to request a summary and paste it directly into an email; hover over a statistical table to request a pie chart; or select a recipe and ask to double the quantity of all ingredients. Second is **Show and tell**. The AI pointer simplifies the process of writing complex prompts by capturing visual and semantic context around the pointer in real-time, allowing the computer to actively "see" and understand what the user is focusing on. In Google's experimental system, users simply need to point at the target, and the AI can identify the words, paragraphs, image parts, or code snippets the user needs assistance with. Third is **Embrace the power of “This” and “That”**. In daily communication, people often say things like "change this" or "move that here," relying on physical gestures and shared contextual background to fill in omitted information. If AI systems can understand the combination of scene context, pointing actions, and voice commands, users can make complex requests in a natural and concise manner. Finally, **Turn pixels into actionable entities**. This means using AI to understand what content the user is pointing at. It involves converting screen pixels into structured entities such as locations, dates, and items, with which users can directly interact. For example, instantly turning a photo of a handwritten note into an actionable to-do list, or hovering over a restaurant in a paused video frame to see a reservation link. Google is testing new interaction forms for the smart mouse in platforms such as the Disco project under Google Labs. ## **Conclusion: Google-Android Confrontation** **Is the Smartphone AI Test Reaching a New Peak?** On the eve of the I/O conference, Google unveiled comprehensive AI updates for Android. Although most software features and hardware are still forthcoming, Google's vision is for the Android system to become an "intelligent hub" capable of understanding, predicting, and autonomously completing complex instructions, covering full-scenario collaboration across phones, tablets, and laptops. With the official debut of Google's Gemini Intelligence, and rumors that Apple will release a new Siri at WWDC next month, the AI competition among smartphone manufacturers is becoming increasingly intense. Risk Warning and Disclaimer The market carries risks, and investment requires caution. This article does not constitute personal investment advice, nor does it consider the specific investment objectives, financial status, or needs of individual users. Users should consider whether any opinions, views, or conclusions in this article align with their specific circumstances. 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