Google’s latest September Android update introduces Gemini memory tools, Motion Assist, Guided vision and new personalization features for Google Messages.

Google has announced its latest September Android drop, introducing five new features designed to improve productivity, accessibility and personalization across Android devices.

The September Android drop includes new Gemini capabilities, a motion sickness feature, improved accessibility tools and additional customization options for Google Messages.

Gemini can remember important item locations

One of the most notable additions will allow users to ask Gemini to remember where they placed important items. The feature is aimed at objects that may not have a tracking tag attached, such as passports, spare keys or other valuables.

Users will be able to tell Gemini where an item has been placed and optionally add a photo. The information will then be saved in Google’s Find Hub, allowing users to later ask Gemini for the item’s location or check the remembered items section.

The feature will be available on devices running Android 16 or later in regions where Gemini and Find Hub are supported.

Motion Assist targets motion sickness

Google is also introducing Motion Assist, a feature intended to help reduce motion sickness while travelling in vehicles. It uses animated bubbles displayed as an overlay that move in response to the motion of the vehicle.

Users will be able to automatically activate the feature, access it through Quick Settings and customize the bubbles’ appearance, including their shape, colour and opacity. Motion Assist will be available on devices running Android 17.

Guided vision improves accessibility

Another feature arriving through the September Android drop is Guided vision for Gemini Live. The tool can help users read small text, examine objects or navigate visual situations using their phone’s camera.

Voice guidance can help users reposition the camera, pan across an area or centre an object for better results. Guided vision will support Android 9 and later devices in eligible Gemini markets.

Google Messages receives new tools

Google is also expanding collaboration in Google Messages. Users can now share and update Google Keep notes and grocery lists directly inside chats, allowing participants to view and edit shared content.

Additionally, Google Messages now supports individual chat backgrounds and colour themes. Users can select wallpapers or personal photos, while message bubble colours can automatically match the chosen background.

The September Android drop highlights Google’s continued focus on integrating artificial intelligence, accessibility and personalization across its Android ecosystem.