At the Google I/O developer conference, Google unveiled a new voice-based prompting feature for its Workspace apps, including Docs and Keep. This allows users to create drafts, take notes, or search emails hands-free.
In Docs, users can fetch details from Drive, add event logistics from an email, and even chuck in some humorous anecdotes—all with their voice. Previously, such tasks required typing out sentences and follow-ups, but now you can ask for multiple details in one go. The feature intelligently picks up when you change your mind mid-sentence.
Google CEO Sundar Pichai hinted at a future where creating and editing documents solely through voice could become the norm. Meanwhile, Keep will transcribe voice notes into structured notes or lists, echoing similar functionalities seen in dictation apps like Wispr Flow and Aqua.
The new Gmail feature allows users to converse with Gemini and ask for details such as flight codes or appointment times directly via voice. As tech companies increasingly integrate AI into their products, the trend towards asking lengthier queries through voice seems inevitable.
